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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Stanley Kash Risner (ASN: 0-2015639), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 5 October 1951 near Sangol, Korea. As company L was attacking the enemy-held Hill 300, it was subjected to an intense concentration of automatic weapons fire and a devastating mortar barrage that wounded all the platoon leaders. Lieutenant Risner immediately assumed command. Time and again he exposed himself to heavy hostile fire while moving about seeing that his troops received urgently needed ammunition and supplies. At one time, Lieutenant Risner found one of the platoons badly confused and disorganized. Immediately assuming command, he led it under a deadly hail of hostile mortar and small arms fire up the hill until they reached the crest where heavy machine gun fire pinned the platoon down. Observing the damage this enemy weapon was causing, Lieutenant Risner charged the enemy position. While performing this superbly courageous act, he was mortally wounded. His gallantry reflects the highest credit on himself and the military service.