The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Michael J. Sansky (ASN: 0-2018928), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division in action against the enemy on 16 July 1950, along the Kum River, North of Taejon, Korea. In order for his regimental commander to have communication, Lieutenant Sansky voluntarily carried a 610 radio over very rugged and hilly terrain during the attack of a hill. When his commanding officer left the hill to order a tank and half track vehicle into the fighting, Lieutenant Sansky put the radio on a jeep and without hesitation mounted the tank. He manned a .50 caliber machine gun throughout the fighting killing at least three of the enemy and wounding many more. Reaching the river, a sniper hit him on the arm, shattering his arm and knocking him from the tank. His fearlessness in moving forward while completely exposed on top of the tank reflected the highest courage and played a major part in the successful counterattack. His outstanding devotion to duty and courage in the face of great danger is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.