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 Dawn M. Reeder (ASN: US-56061824), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d Medical Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. On the night of 6 August 1952, an allied force was successfully affecting an assault on enemy occupied Hill 171, near Kyeho-dong, Korea. The tremendous volume of enemy counter-fire and determined resistance of the foe made evacuation of the friendly casualties necessary. Volunteering to give his assistance in reinforcing the allied medical section, Private Reeder drove and accompanied the unit’s surgeon through the deadly hostile fire in order to assist in setting up receiving points. He remained at one collecting point located approximately 1,000 yards in front of the main line of resistance during the night and, with utter and complete disregard for his own personal safety, he aided in cleaning and dressing the wounds of incoming casualties. When the mission was successfully completed he refused to be relieved and remained to aid in evacuating the wounded by litter jeep. Private Reeder’s gallantry and inspirational achievement under enemy fire reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.