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 Bernard E. Rohde (ASN: RA-10104246), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division in Korea. At about 0400 hours, 27 August 1950, the enemy launched a vigorous attack on the company which was defending the high ground near Sobuk San, Korea. Although weak from wounds, Private First Class Rohde crawled forward to advise the unit of the flank threat. On reaching an advance post and finding a machine gunner dead, he manned the gun, although he had never fired one before, and delivered effective fire on the enemy. By his exceptional courage and bold initiative, Private First Class Rohde enabled the hard pressed platoon to dig in and hold. His vigorous and resolute action is in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.