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 Paul Leonard Park (AFSN: 13662A), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a Rescue Helicopter of Detachment ONE, 3d Air Rescue Squadron, FIFTH Air Force, in action on 24 January 1951. On this date, Captain Park displayed conspicuous courage by rescuing a downed pilot and observer from behind enemy-held lines near Anyang-ni, Korea. Piloting an unarmed helicopter, Captain Park flew twenty-five miles behind enemy-held lines fully aware of the fact that a company of enemy troops had the trapped pilot and observer pinned down by small arms fire. When he arrived at the pick-up point, Captain Park directed fighter aircraft to strafe the area, then proceeded to land the helicopter despite intense enemy small arms fire. As the downed pilot and observer ran toward the waiting helicopter, Captain Park was under constant enemy fire. The barrage increased during the take-off, whereupon Captain Park reported the positions of the enemy troops to the fighter aircraft permitting then to close in and inflict heavy casualties on the enemy. Captain Park’s outstanding performance was in keeping with the highest traditions of the service. His bravery saved the lives of two United States Air Force men, and reflected great credit upon himself, the FAR EAST Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.