The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Lieutenant, Junior Grade (MC) Phillip C. Dennen (NSN: 0-497748), United States Navy, for gallantry in action against the enemy near Uijongbu, Korea, on 24 March 1951. On this date, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Dennen, a Medical Officer accompanying a tank-engineer task force, voluntarily sprinted a distance of approximately eight hundred yards over a mined area through intense enemy fire to go to the aid of an engineer who received shrapnel wounds during an enemy mortar barrage. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, and despite the increasing intensity of hostile fire, Lieutenant Dennen rendered valuable medical assistance and did much to alleviate the discomfort of the wounded soldier, who was subsequently evacuated in a tank to safety. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Dennen’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and exemplify the high traditions of the United States Naval Service.