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 Private First Class Kenneth A. Rossin (ASN: ER-17215812), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action near Saemal, Korea, on 9 March 1951. Private First Class Rossin, a wireman for a communications team, was accompanying an attacking unit when they suddenly received direct severe fire from a strongly entrenched enemy force. Realizing the importance of communications to the successful completion of the attack mission, Private First Class Rossin voluntarily remained in a precarious position in order to fulfill his duties. With utter disregard for his personal safety he moved through intense enemy rifle and mortar fire to extend and maintain the communication line. Courageously and bravely he continued his operations until he was eventually mortally wounded. Private First Class Rossin’s devotion to duty in the face of enemy fire was an inspiration to his comrades.