The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Paul Zinsky (ASN: 0-977219), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 14 October 1951 in the vicinity of Mundung-ni, Korea. On that date Company A spearheaded an assault on a strategic and heavily fortified enemy-held hill. Lieutenant Zinsky, a platoon leader, unhesitatingly and with complete disregard for his own safety, placed himself at the head of his platoon and led the assault on its objective. When his men began to falter under a heavy concentration of hostile fire, Lieutenant Zinsky moved among them lending words of encouragement and inspiring them by his act of bravery. Reaching the final objective he stormed the enemy positions with fixed bayonet, inflicting numerous casualties upon the enemy and forcing the remainder to retreat. The gallantry in action and outstanding leadership displayed by Lieutenant Zinsky on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.