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 Private Theodore L. Rich (ASN: RA-6152599), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company K, 3d Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Kyong-ju, Korea, on 10 September 1950. During an attack by a numerically superior enemy force, the friendly troops were forced to withdraw to a new position. With complete disregard for his own safety, Private Rich elected to remain and operate his machine gun. Through the volume and accuracy of his fire, the enemy was halted after suffering heavy casualties. Although the enemy regrouped and again attacked, he with fearless devotion to duty, remained in his exposed position and continued to fire. In this heroic action, Private Rich was killed. His gallantry in action against a numerically superior enemy force reflects the greatest credit upon himself and the United States Infantry.