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 Andrew J. Brill (ASN: RA-16288092), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy as a member of Medical Company, 5th Infantry Regiment, attached to the 1st Cavalry Division, in the vicinity of Waegwan, Korea, on 18 September 1950. As an Aid Man, Private Brill was advancing with an infantry rifle platoon. As hey neared their objective, they were pinned down by intense enemy small arms fire and grenades. Seeing an enemy grenade land by two wounded men, he dashed forward without regard for his personal safety and attempted to throw the grenade away. Just as he reached it, it exploded, wounding him in the face and neck, but, because his body shielded them, the wounded men were not injured. His heroic actions prevented two already wounded men from sustaining additional injuries and possible death. Private First Class Brill’s actions reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.