The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal [then Private First Class] Carlos Polvorosa (ASN: RA-6866210), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry in action against the enemy near Hadong, Korea. On 27 July 1950, while a member of Company M, 3d Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, his company was forced to withdraw before greater enemy numbers. Corporal Polvorosa volunteered to stay behind to protect and assist the wounded. After gathering several wounded and administering first aid, he found that he was completely surrounded and the severely wounded could not be evacuated. He quickly contacted friendly civilians and made detailed plans for the wounded to be cared for and hidden in case he could return for them. Corporal Polvorosa then collected 38 men who had been cut off, led them and cared for them through more than 20 miles of enemy-held territory until contacting friendly forces at Masan. The outstanding courage and skill of Corporal Polvorosa undoubtedly saved the lives of many of these men. His gallantry and selfless devotion to his comrades reflect great credit on himself and the military service.