The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Andrew E. Reyna (ASN: RA-18047742), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Tank Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 14 and 15 February 1951, near Chipyong-ni, Korea. On that date, he was in command of a section of tanks which was covering a road which ran into the regimental perimeter. During the early morning hours a large enemy force overran the friendly forces positions, causing them to withdraw in disorder. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Sergeant Reyna left his position of comparative safety, and under a hail of enemy small arms and mortar fire reorganized the confused men into a new defensive position, halting the enemy’s advance. He then returned to his tank, moved it forward in order to pick up wounded men, and evacuated them to safety of friendly lines. His courageous action and unselfish devotion to duty were instrumental to the fact that the friendly forces were able to halt the enemy’s advance. The gallant conduct of Sergeant Reyna reflected great credit upon himself and the military service.