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 Lloyd S. Becker, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Medical Company, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 25 October 1951 near Chongdong, Korea. At approximately 2300 hours, the enemy launched a strong counterattack supported by a very heavy volume of mortar and artillery fire. Throughout this action, which lasted until daybreak, Corporal Becker time after time voluntarily exposed himself to enemy fire in a relentless effort to care for the many casualties caused by enemy small arms, grenade, mortar and artillery fire. Corporal Becker moved his wounded comrades to positions of comparative safety in the immediate vicinity. On return trips, he often delivered much needed ammunition and weapons to the most forward positions. Corporal Becker’s gallantry reflects great credit on himself and the military service.