The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Chuerak Kichprachoom, Thailand Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, Thailand Battalion, attached to the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division. In the vicinity of Chorwon, Korea, on 1 November 1952. While manning a heavy machine gun on the “Porkchop” outpost, he was wounded, his gun knocked out of action, and his bunker destroyed when it received a direct hit by an enemy mortar shell. Despite his wound, he delivered the damaged gun to his unit and with disregard for continued heavy enemy fire, returned to his position and provided effective fire with his carbine. Later, Private Kichprachoom volunteered to join his comrades at new positions where heavy enemy assaults were in progress. Upon locating another heavy machine gun, he disassembled the gun and, making several trips alone, reassembled the weapon on a destroyed bunker and poured devastating fire into the ranks of advancing enemy troops. His fearless behavior and resolute determination greatly inspired his comrades who rallied to the task of halting the threatening hostile attacks. Private Kichprachoom’s determined and courageous actions reflect great credit on himself and the military service.