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 [then Private First Class] Thomas M. Buckley (ASN: RA-18350368), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 25 April 1951, near Popsu-dong, Korea, Corporal Buckley’s unit was covering the withdrawal route of the 3d Battalion when it was suddenly attacked by an overwhelming enemy force and subjected to a withering hail of enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire. Although in an open position completely exposed to the perilous hostile fusillade, Corporal Buckley, heedless of his comrade’s pleas to save himself by withdrawing, remained in his exposed position and maintained a steady, effective fire with his recoilless rifle against the advancing foe. His daring action, undaunted aggressiveness and determination were instrumental in inflicting many enemy casualties, preventing the withdrawing units of the 3d Battalion from being overrun. Corporal Buckley’s gallantry, courage and complete devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.