The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Lawrence Bullinger, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy on 20 September 1950 near Tabudong, Korea. The 1st Battalion was driving north and Sergeant Bullinger, platoon sergeant, was assigned the mission of continuing the attack on three peaks which were strongly fortified by the enemy. As the platoon reached the first objective, it was subjected to a surprise barrage of hand grenades and automatic weapons fire, pinning down and momentarily disorganizing the men. Sergeant Bullinger fearlessly exposed himself to the hostile fire and, rallying his men, directed an envelopment of the hostile position and personally led the grenade attack that caused the enemy to retreat to the second objective. He immediately reorganized his platoon, which now consisted of 12 riflemen and a machine gun crew, and in the face of hostile automatic weapons fire, courageously assaulted the second objective with grenades, again forcing the enemy to retreat. During this action, he displayed superb courage and exceptional devotion to duty. Sergeant Bullinger’s gallantry reflects great credit on himself and the military service.