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 Elliott H. Sinclair, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman of Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action at Changnyong, Korea, on 7 September 1950. On that date, Corporal Sinclair’s platoon was attacked from the rear and in the hand-to-hand fighting which ensued one of the U.S. soldiers was wounded and way lying in a position exposed to heavy enemy fire. Corporal Sinclair, with complete disregard for his personal safety, immediately advanced to give medical aid to the wounded soldier. He remained in a position exposed to direct enemy sniper fire from a distance of less than 30 yards and administered first aid to the wounded man, remaining with him until he could be evacuated. Corporal Sinclair’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.