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 (Infantry) Paul E. Taylor (ASN: 0-1686695), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Kora. When the company position in the vicinity of Chungan-ni, Korea, was attacked by large hostile forces on 4 August 1950, Lieutenant Taylor was directed to reinforce the left flank of the company with one squad of his platoon. Skillfully withdrawing a squad form the right flank, he courageously led it top counterattack the enemy. During the advance, he was painfully wounded in the head. Halting briefly to apply a bandage, he resumed the advance to repel the enemy and restore the company position. Lieutenant Taylor’s conspicuous courage and outstanding leadership reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the United States Army.