The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Teddy Risingsun (ASN: RA-39940641), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company F, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 24 May 1951, in the vicinity of Changpong-ni, Korea. Sergeant Risingsun and his squad, as lead elements in an assault on an enemy roadblock, came under intense enemy machine gun and small arms fire. Though wounded in the head by this fire, he refused to be evacuated, and continued to urge his men forward. This heroic action inspired his men to renewed efforts, and the enemy force was overrun. The gallant conduct of Sergeant Risingsun reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.