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 David Simeona (ASN: RA-10735072), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the 24th Reconnaissance Company, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Songju, Korea, on 21 September 1950. An enemy force estimated at 25 infiltrated his company’s area and attacked with automatic weapons and grenades. When he observed an unattended machine gun, he unhesitatingly manned the gun and poured such a volume of accurate fire into the enemy that he was repulsed leaving nine dead and one wounded. In this heroic action Corporal Smith was wounded. His gallant example reflects the greatest credit on himself and the United States Army.