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 Richard L. Boyd (ASN: RA-17241935), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company E, 2d Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Kurchen, Korea, on 24 September 1950. During an advance he was serving as wireman with the leading elements. When the radio operator was wounded Corporal Boyd unhesitatingly assumed the added duties of his fallen comrade. Fire from enemy tanks halted the advance and in the initial burst he was wounded. Unmindful of his wounds he refused evacuation, but rather, moved forward through a hail of withering fire to a completely exposed position from which he could ascertain the location of the enemy’s tanks. From his forward and exposed position he directed friendly aircraft and mortar crews in the destruction of the tanks. Although growing weak from his wounds he remained in position until assured of the continuation of his organization’s advance. Corporal Boyd’s courageous actions, complete devotion to duty with utter disregard for his own safety reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.