The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Tefere Waldetensye, Ethiopian Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer, 1st Company, Kagnew Battalion, Ethiopian Expeditionary Force, United Nations Forces, near Sanyang-ni, Korea, 0n 21 September 1951. Committed to attack Hill 602, to inflict as many casualties as possible, and to withdraw when ordered, his unit came under heavy hostile machine-gun and mortar fire from well-fortified bunkers located on commanding ground. Spearheading the assault, he was struck by an enemy bullet which hampered the use of his right arm. Refusing evacuation to the rear, he relentlessly pressed the assault throughout more than 8 hours of bitter conflict. Inspired by his courageous action, his troops inflicted numerous enemy casualties before being ordered to withdraw. Captain Waldtensye Again refused medical aid until the entire company had withdrawn to its original position. His superb leadership and devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of his native land.