The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Randolph Chapman (ASN: RA-11202228), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company E, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 1 September 1950 in the vicinity of Changnyong, Korea. On this date the 2d Platoon of Company E was given the mission of taking and securing the high ground approximately 200 yards in front of its position. During the attack, the platoon came under severe enemy machine gun and small arms cross fire on both flanks, and was forced to retire and leave two wounded men behind. Corporal Chapman voluntarily left his position of cover, dashed through the intense enemy fire and carried one of the wounded men to safety. Once again he ran out into the enemy’s heavy cross fire, which by this time was directed toward him. With the intense enemy fire falling about him, and totally indifferent to his own safety, he succeeded in bringing out the last wounded to safety. The dauntless courage and gallantry displayed by Corporal Chapman on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.