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 Blanton Sanders (ASN: RA-15420860), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company K, 3d Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action on 11 July 1950 near Chonui, Korea. On the morning of 11 July 1950 when attacked by the enemy, Corporal Sanders assumed the command of his platoon after the platoon Sergeant had been killed. Corporal Sanders attacked and destroyed an enemy machine gun and the reorganized his platoon and fought until overrun. After a withdrawal he reformed his platoon and fought a successful delaying action for a distance of approximately two miles. Several times in the face of heavy enemy fire he succeeded in rescuing wounded men. This display of daring courage and cool leadership in the face of heavy enemy fire by Corporal Sanders is in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.