The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to First Lieutenant Victor R. Stoyanow (MCSN: 0-40939), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as a member of Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in the vicinity of Moraekogae, Korea on 17 May 1951. During the early morning hours on that date, his company was subjected to a fanatical attack by an estimated enemy regiment. Early in the engagement, Lieutenant Stoyanow was painfully wounded in the upper arm and in both legs. Refusing medical attention, he continued to deploy his company to the greatest advantage, displaying outstanding courage and professional skill. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, he continually exposed himself to the withering small arms, automatic weapons and mortar fire in order to maneuver elements of his company into positions to contain the enemy attack. After approximately three and one half hours of fierce fighting, the attack was repulsed, and the enemy forced to retreat in disorder, abandoning numerous wounded personnel. The outstanding leadership, gallantry, and high devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Stoyanow on this occasion reflect great credit on himself and the military service.