The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Sergeant First Class Joseph E. Ruark, United States Army, for heroic achievement while serving with Medical Company, 29th Regimental Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division in Korea. On 19 August 1950 during a concerted enemy attack on the regimental reserve unit in the vicinity of Taegu, Korea, Sergeant First Class Ruark braved the intense hailed hostile mortar and artillery fire to make his way to a severely wounded soldier, rendered first aid, stayed with them and until Medical Equipment arrived, and assisted in evacuating the soldier from the danger zone. Returning to the battle area, but he continued to assist in the evacuation of casualties until all wounded were cared for. Sergeant First Class Ruark’s calm courage, professional skill and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Army Medical Service.