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 Enrigue Vega-Lugo (ASN: US-51100784), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company G, 2d Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. On 23 December 1951, the Second Platoon of Company G was assigned the mission of attacking and securing Hill 200 in the vicinity of Sangnyon-Myon, Korea. As the platoon moved into assault positions, it was subjected to an intense hostile artillery and mortar barrage, which inflicted heavy friendly casualties. During the course of the ensuing battle, the friendly forces were pinned down by the devastating grenade and small-arms fire from a well-concealed enemy bunker. Private Vega-Lugo, a rifleman, with utter disregard for his own safety, moved fearlessly toward the hostile position and when directly in front of it, he thrust his rifle into the opening of the bunker and emptied a clip of ammunition into it. His aggressive and courageous actions effectively silenced the foe in the bunker and enabled his comrades to advance and successfully accomplish their mission. Private Vega-Lugo’s heroism reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.