The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Milan Peinovich (ASN: RA-16325074), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the Medium Tank Company, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy Korea. On 11 August 1950, near Mason, Korea, when enemy fire ignited the ammunition supply secured on the rear of his tank, Private First Class Peinovich, despite the enemy fire directed at him, immediately dismounted, crawled along the top of the deck, untied the burning ammunition boxes and jettisoned them. By his timely and courageous action, Private First Class Peinovich prevented the destruction of the tank and injury to its crew. His notable courage and outstanding devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.