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 Fred M. Brockbank (ASN: RA-19352657), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 16 September 1950 in the vicinity of Changnyong, Korea. On that date Corporal Brockbank, a Medical Aid Man, was attached to a rifle company which was launching an attack against a well-entrenched enemy force. During the attack, Corporal Brockbank was wounded, losing the use of his right arm. Although he was in great pain, he continued to move through the fire-swept area rendering first aid to his wounded comrades. With complete indifference for his personal safety he continued his treatment of the wounded until he was ordered to be evacuated. The gallantry and devotion to his comrades displayed by Corporal Brockbank on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.