The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Sergeant First Class Francis V. Nydle, United States Army, for heroic achievement while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division in Korea. On 26 July 1950 near Yongdong, Korea, Company G, which was serving as rear guard for the withdrawal of the entire 27th Regimental Combat Team, was subjected to a heavy barrage of artillery and mortar fire and direct tank and automatic weapons fire. By his skillful maneuvering of his platoon and by his gallant leadership, Sergeant First Class Nydle effectively delayed the numerically superior enemy force so that the Regimental Combat Team could complete an orderly withdrawal. His military ability and valorous conduct reflect great credit on himself and the military service.