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 Eugene Schofield, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the Medical Company, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action at Pohang-dong, Korea, on 2 September 1950. During an attack, Corporal Schofield’s company was held up by heavy mortar, machine gun, and small arms fire, from an enemy strongpoint, and suffered numerous casualties. Because of the extremely mountainous terrain, it was impossible to remove the wounded. On hearing of the situation, Corporal Schofield unhesitatingly advanced over 300 yards through a hail of withering fire to minister to his fallen comrades. Unable to move the wounded, he remained with them in an exposed position covered by enemy fire throughout the day. Under cover of darkness he led three separate litter parties into the area, directing the evacuation of the wounded. Corporal Schofield’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army Medical Services.