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 Theodore C. Richard (ASN: RA-16280778), United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in Korea. On 25 July 1950, near Tae-Yong, Korea, Company F sustained a frontal attack by large numbers of enemy infantry supported by artillery, mortar and small arms fire. Corporal Richard, a forward observer, remained at his post and directed mortar fire on the attacking forces despite heavy concentrations of fire on his position. Corporal Richard’s indomitable courage and steadfastness were instrumental in repulsing the enemy attack and reflect the highest credit on himself and the military service.