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 Joseph J. Viscuso (ASN: US-51135707), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On the afternoon of 10 June 1953, in the vicinity of Sagimak, Korea, Company F, of which Corporal Viscuso was a member, had been assigned the mission of attacking enemy positions on Hill 412. When the company made contact with the enemy, Corporal Viscuso, as squad leader, led his men in an assault against the hostile force which were entrenched on the reverse slope of the hill. As they advanced, they were subjected to a hail of fire from the enemy and the order was given to return to friendly lines. Corporal Viscuso, however, observing on of his comrades fall wounded, with complete disregard for his personal well-being, braved intense automatic small arms and grenade fire to return his wounded comrade to comparative safety. As he approached the wounded soldier, he came under the fire of an enemy machine gun which was spraying the immediate area. Nevertheless, he successfully accomplished his mission. Corporal Viscuso’s outstanding heroism and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.