The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Franklin F. Bristol (ASN: 0-1307364), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Commanding Officer, Company L, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy on 29 November 1950 near Sinchang-ni, Korea. On the night of 29 November 1950 a numerically superior enemy force attacked the 7th Cavalry Regiment. The hostile troops rolled over the two covering battalions and through to a road block set up by Company L. The Red force was stopped at the road block as a fierce fire fight ensued. While enemy mortars, automatic and small arms fire raked his positions, Captain Bristol continually exposed himself in order to form his company for a counterattack. Upon completion of his preparations, Captain Bristol, while continuously exposed to intense enemy fire, led his company in the counter blow. He was out in front of the skirmish line at all times, directing and leading his men into the hail of enemy fire. Upon reaching the former positions of the other battalions, Captain Bristol discovered that the enemy had turned his flank and were now behind him. Holding up his attack, Captain Bristol formed his company in a wedge formation and drove back to his road block positions. During this movement, he personally made a thorough search of all ground covered to assure himself that all the wounded had been evacuated or he personally saw to their removal from the scene of battle. Captain Bristol’s selfless devotion to duty and regard for the safety of his men while in the face of almost sure death, were [sic] responsible for the saving of many lives as well as restoring his regiment’s perimeter, thus averting disaster. Captain Bristol’s courage and gallantry reflect great credit on himself and the military service.