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 Antonio Pizarro-Mojica (ASN: ER-30428931), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 11 April 1951, near Yonggan-myon, Korea, Corporal Pizarro-Mojica accompanied a patrol into hostile territory to determine enemy dispositions and movement. As the patrol was returning to friendly lines, it was subjected to an intense mortar barrage. Noticing a wounded comrade lying in an exposed area, Corporal Pizarro-Mojica ran to his assistance and, after administering first aid, proceeded to carry the soldier to a protected position. While trying to cross a dike, he was shot in the back by an enemy sniper. Completely ignoring the painful wound, Corporal Pizarro-Mojica courageously dragged the stricken infantryman over the dike to safety. The selfless gallantry displayed by Corporal Pizarro-Mojica reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.