The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel Nam Kwon Paik, Army of the Republic of South Korea, for gallantry in action as commanding officer of the 2d Battalion, Cavalry Regiment, Republic of Korea Capitol Division, in action near Wonsan, Korea, on 10 October 1950. Deployed as an advance guard, his battalion suddenly came under vicious, hostile fire from three camouflaged tanks flanked by well-entrenched riflemen. Moving constantly under intense fire to regroup his unit, Colonel Paik then led a counterattack which overran hostile positions and resulted in 40 enemy troops killed and five 76-mm guns captured. Colonel Paik’s daring action so inspired his men with confidence and renewed courage that the battalion later played an important part in the capture of Wonsan. The resolute determination, consummate courage, and superb leadership demonstrated by Colonel Paik reflect great credit on himself and the Republic of Korea Army.