The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star to Corporal Eldon R. Waetcher, United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while serving with Heavy Mortar Company, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division in Korea. As Ammunition Corporal of the heavy mortar company from 11 July to 6 October 1950 in Korea, Corporal Waetcher rendered outstanding services. Leading his ammunition vehicles through intense enemy mortar and small arms fire, he was instrumental in alleviating many critical situations by his timely delivery of ammunition to the platoons actively engaged in combat. It was often necessary to run the gauntlet of enemy road block and snipers in order to procure ammunition from supply installations in the rear. Corporal Waetcher’s courageous determination and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.