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 Florentino V. Romano (ASN: RA-10733902), United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving as a Medical Aidman with Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Hagngye, Korea, on 25 April 1951. Advancing up a narrow, mountainous draw, Sergeant Romano’s company encountered withering fire from both flanks, which halted the advance. During this action, he constantly braved vicious, hostile fire when moving among forward elements shouting words of encouragement and aiding and evacuating the wounded. Later, when the company was ordered to withdraw, he repeatedly traversed the fire-swept area searching for and bringing stricken comrades to safety. Sergeant Romano’s calm demeanor and steadying influence bolstered morale, contributed significantly to the orderly withdrawal of the troops, and, through his vigilance and selfless concern, approximately 20 wounded were evacuated to safety. Sergeant Romano’s courageous actions reflect great credit on himself and the military service.