The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Eugene Hermanski (ASN: RA-12293160), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman, attached to Company K, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, on 1 September 1951, in the vicinity of Yanggu, Korea. On this date Company K was engaged in fierce combat with a numerically superior enemy force. During the ferocious encounter, most of the noncommissioned officers of the company and adjoining unit became casualties. Sergeant Hermanski, a Medical Aidman, volunteered to lead an attack against the enemy positions. Unhesitatingly he led his men forward and despite the intense hostile fire, Sergeant Hermanski assaulted the hostile positions throwing hand grenades and firing his rifle with devastating effect. He continued this action until he was painfully wounded and forced to be evacuated. His aggressive leadership inspired his comrades and encouraged them on to secure their objective. The gallantry in action displayed by Sergeant Hermanski on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.