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 Pedro Medina-Pineiro (ASN: US-50114797), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On the night of 20 July 1953, a squad of an Antitank and Mine Platoon, led by Sergeant Medina-Pineiro, set out on a mine detecting mission forward of the friendly main line of resistance in the vicinity of Kundong-Myon, Korea. As they began their duties, an enemy artillery and mortar barrage began, seriously wounded several men, mortally wounded another and created a state of disorder among the rest of the squad members. Exercising exceptional command presence, Sergeant Medina-Pineiro calmly organized his men and directed the evacuation of the casualties from the stricken area back to the friendly lines. He then went back alone to the perilous area to search for more wounded. Finding another casualty, he carried him back to safety. Sergeant Medina-Pineiro’s outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.