The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Thomas R. Teti (ASN: RA-15336638), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. On 4 October 1951, while assaulting heavily fortified hostile positions on Hill 281 near Chungse-Ri, Korea, Company A’s Second Platoon was caught in a vicious hostile crossfire which halted the advance and forced the men to seek cover. Aware of their hazardous predicament, Sergeant Teti, acting platoon leader of the Second Platoon, dashed to the head of his unit, and, heedless of the enemy fire, began shouting encouragement and directions to members of the stalled platoon. Following his example, the men rallied, took up defensive positions, and delivered effective fire at the foe as Sergeant Teti moved from squad to squad pointing out targets. Having re-established covering fire, he supervised evacuation of the wounded; then fearlessly returning to the lead elements gave orders to assault and courageously charged ahead of his men, leading them on to a victorious completion of the mission. Sergeant Teti’s gallant initiative and inspiring leadership reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.