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 Joseph Wolters (ASN: US-55081206), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company M, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 19 September 1951 in the vicinity of Pia-ri, Korea. On that date Private Wolters’ unit was providing supporting fire for friendly elements in their assault on well-fortified enemy positions. Disregarding the intense hostile small arms and mortar fire he continually exposed himself to enemy observation and delivered accurate and effective machine gun fire on the hostile emplacements. In the course of this action, he was wounded but realizing the importance of his weapon’s fire power he refused to be evacuated until the objective had been secured. Private Wolters’ courageous action was highly responsible for the successful accomplishment of the friendly unit’s mission. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by Private Wolters on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.