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 [then Sergeant First Class] Steve Vrbosky (ASN: RA-16000290), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company D, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy on 31 July 1950, near Kunuse, Korea. With complete disregard for their own safety, Master Sergeant Vrbosky and two companions ran forward 200 yards under heavy enemy automatic weapons fire to pick up and carry a wounded soldier back to friendly lines. His voluntary act of gallantry contributed to the saving of the wounded man’s life and reflected great credit upon himself and the military service.