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 Frank Trujillo (ASN: RA-18310849), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company F, 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. On 23-24 November 1951, as Company F was defending positions near Kowang-San, Korea, it was subjected to a heavy barrage of enemy artillery and mortar fire. Sergeant Trujillo’s platoon, occupying the forward slope of the hill was especially hard hit; and, observing the heavy damage to the bunkers and the numerous casualties inflicted, he courageously moved from position to position, removing men from their caved-in bunkers, reorganizing, and encouraging them. With approximately a regiment of the hostile troops observed approaching through their own artillery and mortar concentration, he fearlessly continued his movement from man to man, directing their fire. In one instance, he discovered a squad of the foe attempting to open a gap in the barbed wire defenses but unhesitatingly and with complete disregard for his own safety, he completely exposed himself to the enemy fire and with lethal accuracy successfully repulsed the enemy attempt. Throughout the many hours of the encounter, his superior leadership inspired his men to repel every assault the numerically stronger enemy made. Sergeant Trujillo’s gallantry and initiative reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.