The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant Emmit L. Randolph (ASN: US-55071460), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving Section Leader in an Infantry Company of the 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. Sergeant Randolph distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces in the vicinity of Kumhwa, Korea, on 14 October 1952. On that date, Sergeant Randolph was with a company participating in an assault on a well fortified enemy-held hill. When the friendly force was pinned down by enemy fire, Sergeant Randolph left his covered position and advanced toward the enemy position, firing his carbine at a rapid rate. An enemy mortar shell exploded nearby, wounding him and knocking him down the hill. But, refusing to be stopped, Sergeant Randolph again charged the enemy position. Sergeant Randolph was thrown to the ground on two more occasions by enemy shells, one time losing consciousness for a short period. Regaining consciousness, he valiantly pushed forward urging his comrades to follow in the assault. Inspired by his courageous action, the men in his unit followed him and succeeded in destroying the enemy position and securing the objective. Although he was wounded three times in the assault and subsequent counterattack, Sergeant Randolph continued to lead the men and refused to accept medical treatment until the objective was taken. The extraordinary heroism displayed by Sergeant Randolph on this occasion reflects the greatest credit on himself and is in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.