The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Stanley Dumpman (ASN: RA-17272497), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a member of Company A, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy at Yongdong, Korea, 24 July 1950. The enemy, superior in numbers, launched a strong attack against the company’s position at daybreak. Private Dumpman, assigned to the outermost flank of his company, immediately commenced a devastating fire upon the advancing enemy. He succeeded in inflicting heavy casualties upon the enemy and delayed the advance temporarily. Remaining in his position he continued to deliver effective fire upon the enemy force until his position was finally overrun. When last seen, he was engaged in hand to hand combat with the enemy. Private Dumpman’s heroic actions reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the traditions of the Armed Forces.