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 First Class Dale E. Wagoner (ASN: RA-16145920), United States Army, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 32d Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action near the Chosin Reservoir, North Korea, during the period 26 November 1950 to 5 December 1950. During this period, Sergeant Wagoner’s encouragement of men and insistence on remaining with the wounded was an inspiration to all. He volunteered to remain and care for over sixty wounded men who were placed in houses outside the defense perimeter where there were no guards stationed for protection. In the withdrawal he followed the unprotected convoy on foot through withering enemy fire, and made continuous rounds from vehicle to vehicle giving encouragement and nursing the wounded. On several occasions, he carried wounded men upon his back until transportation could be found. The undaunted courage and gallantry displayed by Sergeant Wagoner on these occasions reflect great credit on himself and the military service.