The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Pedro Pagan (ASN: RA-30404806), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 31 January 1951, near Suwon, Korea, Company B 65th Infantry had the mission to move and take Hill 449 in the vicinity of Suwon, Korea. Stiff resistance was encountered and the company was halted by an undiscovered enemy machine gun. Corporal Pagan immediately volunteered to locate and destroy the enemy machine gun position. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Corporal Pagan, exposing himself to heavy enemy fire, moved aggressively toward the enemy positions throwing grenades. He reached the enemy position, destroyed the machine gun and killed all the enemy who were manning it. The result of Corporal Pagan’s actions enabled the company to advance and complete its mission. Corporal Pagan’s courage, aggressiveness, and heroism reflect great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.