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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Wallace Edward Goff (ASN: 0-2208014), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. During the early hours of 22 August 1950 a numerically superior enemy force penetrated the company perimeter near Haman, Korea, and fiercely attacked the flank of Lieutenant Goff’s platoon. Leaving the safety of his foxhole, Lieutenant Goff moved about his platoon area under direct enemy fire, encouraging and inspiring his men, and directing their fire. In the ensuing fire fight he increased the fire power of his platoon with fire from his carbine and by throwing hand grenades, inflicting numerous casualties and disrupting the enemy attack until he himself was mortally wounded. Lieutenant Goff’s outstanding leadership, personal courage, and daring reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.