The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Walter Brown, Jr. (ASN: RA-14315294), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the 567th Medical Ambulance Company, attached to the 24th Infantry Division, in action on 10 July 1950 near Chonan, Korea. On the night of 10 July 1950, Private First Class Brown volunteered to go into the lines to pick up casualties. Upon returning with a wounded soldier in his jeep, Private First Class Brown was ambushed by enemy machine gun fire. Although critically wounded and subjected to further enemy fire, Private First Class Brown brought the wounded man safely through to the aid station. This act of conspicuous gallantry on the part of Private First Class Brown reflects great credit on himself and the military service.