The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Richard L. Six (ASN: RA-35390968), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Yulgak, Korea, on 26 September 1950. During an advance a squad of his company was pinned down by heavy machine gun fire and suffered many casualties. With utter disregard for his own safety, he repeatedly moved through a hail of withering fire to the squad’s exposed position, successfully evacuating the wounded to the relative safety of friendly lines. Sergeant Six’s gallant actions and complete devotion to his comrades reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.