The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Orville R. Siewert, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, (then a member of Battery D), 26th Anti-aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (self-propelled), 24th Infantry Division, in action near Hudong-ni, Korea, on 10 October 1951. Lieutenant Siewert was given the mission of leading two sections of his self-propelled weapons carriers on a reconnaissance patrol into enemy territory with tank elements. In its advance to the destination, the patrol was suddenly attacked by approximately one enemy battalion, deploying intense small arms, automatic weapons, mortar and artillery fire. Lieutenant Siewert immediately led two of his carriers into a commanding position and directed the firing of both vehicles until they were put out of action by enemy mortar and artillery fire. Although painfully wounded by mortar fragments, he refused medical aid and directed his other vehicles into positions. While pointing out enemy positions to the newly arrived crewmen, he saw one of his men lying wounded in an exposed position. With complete disregard for his own safety, he moved out, under intense enemy fire, and carried the wounded man to a place of safety. He then administered first aid and evacuated him to a medical installation. Only then did he allow himself to be treated and evacuated. Lieutenant Siewert’s courageous action, outstanding performance of duty and selfless devotion to a wounded comrade reflect the highest credit on himself and the U.S. Artillery.