The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) David R. Teener (ASN: 0-60871), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Company H, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division in Korea. On 26 July 1950 near Yongdong, Korea, enemy infantry supported by heavy concentrations of artillery and mortars, launched an attack against the left flank of the 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry. Exposing himself to the intense enemy fire, Lieutenant Teener moved forward to select positions for 75-mm. rifles. Despite severe burns about the face and arms by white phosphorous, he continued to establish defensive positions which enable the company to withstand the enemy onslaught and protect the battalion flank. Lieutenant Teener’s courage and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.