The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Corporal Frank H. Painter (ASN: US-52127155), United States Army, for heroic achievement as a member of 2d Reconnaissance Company, 2d Infantry Division, in action from 17 July 1952 to 26 July 1952 in the vicinity of Chorwon, North Korea. During that period, Corporal Painter, a driver of an M-39 Armored Personnel Carrier, was engaged in the highly dangerous mission of hauling supplies and evacuating wounded for the 23rd Infantry Regiment during the ferocious battle for Hill 266, commonly known as “Old Baldy”. Realizing the supply and evacuation situation to be critical, he voluntarily engaged in this dangerous mission. Although faced by intense enemy artillery, mortar, and small arms fire, Corporal Painter, without thought for personal safety, fearlessly made numerous trips to the forward elements of the Infantry unit. Although wounded in the performance of his hazardous duties, Corporal Painter continued to haul the much needed supplies and evacuate the wounded. The heroic actions of Corporal Painter reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.