The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers) Louis John Storck (ASN: 0-63912), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 2d Engineer Combat Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 6 October 1952 in the vicinity of Pangsok-tong, Korea. On that date Lieutenant Storck and three of his men were engaged in probing for mines around the outposts in front of Hill 281, while under heavy enemy mortar and artillery fire. At dusk the enemy launched their initial attack in an effort to cut off the outpost from the Main Line of Resistance. Lieutenant Storck, with complete disregard for personal safety, and acting far above and beyond the requirements of his mission, remained on the outpost occupied by French troops to attempt a defense of it from an enemy attack to the rear. Though outnumbered by overwhelming odds, he and one of his men continued to keep up fire against the enemy, finally engaging them in fierce hand to hand fighting before the initial assault was repulsed. During the night the position was overrun by the enemy, cutting them off from the main line of resistance. With the four men remaining on the outpost, Lieutenant Storck led an attempt to fight back through the enemy to friendly lines and although both he and his comrades were wounded, they continued until meeting the enemy who were retreating from Hill 281. In the encounter that ensued, Lieutenant Storck was mortally wounded. Lieutenant Storck’s outstanding act of gallantry and consummate devotion to duty and comrades reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.