The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel Aung Potiganit, Royal Thai Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the Thailand Battalion attached to the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Kumhwa, Korea, on 15 March 1952. Approaching the forward observation post of Company C, Thailand Battalion, on an inspection of front-line positions, Colonel Potiganit came under sniper fire from an enemy position approximately 200 yards ahead. Displaying fearlessness and resolute determination, he ordered his men to take cover, and with disregard for his personal safety he remained in full view and under direct enemy fire in an attempt to locate the hostile sniper. Despite a hail of enemy fire striking around him, he studied the terrain, located the sniper, and, remaining in his exposed vantage, directed the delivery of accurate fire upon the fanatical foe until the position was neutralized. Colonel Potignit’s unflinching courage, tenacity, and devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and the military service.