The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Myron Stuffelbeam (ASN: RA-16277768), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division in Korea. During an intense hostile attack on the company position near Taejon, Korea, on 13 August 1950, Private First Class Stuffelbeam was seriously wounded in the face. Despite his painful wound, he continued to fire his rifle on the fanatic attackers until he was wounded in both hands and unable to hold his weapon. By his selfless devotion to duty, he assisted materially in repelling the hostile forces and contributed greatly to the esprit of his unit. Private First Class Stuffelbeam’s courageous action reflects great credit on himself and the United States Army.