The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to First Lieutenant (Medical Corps) Gerald S. Modjeska (ASN: 0-2097221), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States as a member of the Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 28 July 1953, in the vicinity of Ansan, North Korea. On that date, Lieutenant Modjeska was serving in the Battalion Aid Station when a tremendous explosion occurred in a nearby ammunition dump, inflicting heavy casualties. He immediately rushed to the scene of action and upon arrival, began to render prompt medical attention to the injured men. Although the area in which he worked was being constantly showered by shrapnel from exploding mortar rounds, grenades and small arms ammunition, he worked unceasingly to care for the wounded. Despite near exhaustion, he administered first aid until all the wounded had been treated and evacuated. Lieutenant Modjeska’s heroic actions were instrumental in saving the lives of many men and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.