The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Arthur Donald Cirino-Rivera (ASN: RA-29188854), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 4 February 1951, near Chomchon, Korea, Private Cirino-Rivera was the radio operator attached to a platoon that was advancing under heavy small arms and automatic weapons fire. The platoon was charging over a small hill, raked by enemy fire. Private Cirino-Rivera saw that several of the men were reluctant to move through the incessant enemy barrage. He rushed forward, shouting for the others to follow. His example inspired the rest of the platoon and they followed him over the crest of the hill and toward the enemy positions. Private Cirino-Rivera was cut down by a full burst of machine gun fire. Private Cirino-Rivera’s display of courage, determination, and complete disregard for his personal safety inspired his comrades and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.