The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Richard Frank Redding (ASN: RA-35009753), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Battery C, 555th Field Artillery Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. From 6 to 8 August 1950, near Hwanggyo, Korea, Private First Class Redding’s battery was subjected to continuous enemy bombardment. During this entire period, he maintained constant communications with the fire direction center and, despite exposure to intense mortar and artillery fire, effected immediate repairs on every broken wire. On 8 August, when a communication wire was broken by enemy action, he left his place of relative safety and, while advancing through a heavy mortar barrage, was mortally wounded. Private First Class Redding’s valorous actions and steadfast devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.