The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Hospitalman Richard Andrew Lau (NSN: 9545726), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Corpsman attached to an Infantry Company, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 15 September 1950. Stationed at the forward aid post during his battalions attack against enemy positions at Inchon, Hospitalman Lau repeatedly exposed himself to hostile fire to administer aid and expedite the evacuation of the wounded. Although he himself was painfully and seriously wounded in the leg during one of his trips to assist casualties, he continued to render medical treatment to the wounded and refused to be evacuated until he became so weak from loss of blood that he had to be carried to the aid station. His outstanding courage and initiative served to inspire all members of his unit and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.