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Headquarters, Department of the Army
General Orders No. 38 - 18 September 1967
Sergeant Terry L. McAnelly, US53407279, United States Army, who distinguished himself by heroism on 22 March 1967, while serving as an Assistant Section Sergeant of the United States Army Support Group, Joint Security Area, Panmunjom, Korea. At the conclusion of the Military Armistice Commission meeting being held at Panmunjom, Korea, Mr. Su Kun Yi, Vice Chief of the official North Korean Central News Agency, entered the U.S. Army sedan Sergeant McAnelly was driving, seeking transportation to South Korea. Without thought for his own safety, Sergeant McAnelly immediately drove from the Joint Security Area amid a fusillade of small arms fire from the North Korean guards and unhesitatingly crashed through a North Korean barrier en route to the United States Ay Support Group Advance Camp. His quick reaction and expert driving were instrumental in the successful flight of Mr. Yi to South Korea. Sergeant McAnelly's heroic conduct is not only in the highest tradition of the United States Army and reflects great credit upon himself and the Military Service but greatly enhanced the image of his unit and the United Nations Command.
Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division
General Orders 315 - 14 August 1953
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to First Lieutenant (Medical Corps) Gerald S. Modjeska (ASN: 0-2097221), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States as a member of the Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 28 July 1953, in the vicinity of Ansan, North Korea. On that date, Lieutenant Modjeska was serving in the Battalion Aid Station when a tremendous explosion occurred in a nearby ammunition dump, inflicting heavy casualties. He immediately rushed to the scene of action and upon arrival, began to render prompt medical attention to the injured men. Although the area in which he worked was being constantly showered by shrapnel from exploding mortar rounds, grenades and small arms ammunition, he worked unceasingly to care for the wounded. Despite near exhaustion, he administered first aid until all the wounded had been treated and evacuated. Lieutenant Modjeska's heroic actions were instrumental in saving the lives of many men and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
Headquarters, Department of the Army
General Orders No. 50 - 26 September 1968
First Lieutenant Elmer R. Moller, OF110136, Military Intelligence, United States Army, a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 23d Infantry (Mechanized), who, through a heroic effort that endangered his own life, was largely responsible for saving the life of a member of his unit on 29 March 1968. The victim, having become stuck in the quick-sand like mud near the Imjin River, was soon engulfed in the rapidly rising tide of the river. When it became apparent that the man could not be pulled free by ordinary means, Lieutenant Moller, realizing he could himself become trapped in the mud, entered the water to the point where the man was rapidly sinking. Lieutenant Moller remained with the victim for one and one-half hours, at times disappearing from sight in the rising tide, in an effort to keep the victim from going below the river's surface. Due largely to his efforts, he and the victim were eventually pulled from the deadly trap by a rescue helicopter. Lieutenant Moller's heroic effort served as an inspiration to more than a score of rescuers on the scene and brought great credit to himself and the military service. (This award supersedes the Army Commendation Medal awarded to Lieutenant Moller as announced in General Orders Number 89, Headquarters, Eighth United States Army, APO San Francisco 96301, dated 7 June 1968.)
Headquarters, Department of the Army
General Orders No. 10 - 21 March 1956
Master Sergeant Eugene L. Moon, Medical Corps, United States Army, distinguished himself by heroism while a member of Detachment I (Provisional), 8202d Army Unit, Headquarters, United States Military Advisory Group to the Republic of Korea, on 6 August 1955. While Sergeant Moon was dining at the Enlisted Men's Club, a member of his detachment, who had been reprimanded and evicted from the club a short time before for violating club rules returned to the club armed with a revolver. Brandishing his weapon, the belligerent soldier commanded everyone to remain seated. One man who stood up was promptly fired upon and slightly wounded. Sergeant Moon, realizing that others might be seriously wounded or killed, ordered the soldier to surrender his weapon. When he refused to obey, Sergeant Moon, with complete disregard for his own safety, leaped to his feet and attempted to wrest the pistol from him. During the ensuing struggle, Sergeant Moon, with complete disregard for his own safety, leaped to his feet and attempted to wrest the pistol from him. During the ensuing struggle, Sergeant Moon was fired upon at close range and seriously wounded. Sergeant Moon's heroic action undoubtedly saved others in the group from serious injury and possible death, reflecting great credit on himself and upholding the esteemed traditions of the military service.
Headquarters, Department of the Army
General Orders No. 42 - 7 November 1960
Private First Class William E. Morris, United States Army, a member of Battery "B", 1st Howitzer Battalion (8"), 17th Artillery, distinguished himself by heroism in the vicinity of the village of Sarang-Ni near the Han Tan Chon River in Korea, on 24 May 1960. While undergoing unit practice for the annual battery test, Private Morris was informed that a field mine had accidentally exploded and seriously injured three Republic of Korea civilians. When a request for assistance was made in behalf of the victims, Private Morris immediately volunteered his services. With full knowledge that the area at the scene of the explosion contained armed mines, and despite the existing possibility of a mine detonating in the field at any time, he assisted in the evacuation of the injured Korean nations, and aided Republic of Korea Army soldiers in controlling civilians in the vicinity. The complete disregard which Private Morris displayed for his own personal safety, and the unselfish and courageous actions which he manifested by risking his life in this dangerous emergency are in the most cherished traditions of the United States Army, and reflect distinct credit upon himself and the military service.
Department of the Army
General Orders No. 61 - 17 October 1955
Corporal Gerald W. Mozenier, Corps of Engineers, United States Army, a member of the Engineer Fire Fighting Company, 8075th Army Unit, distinguished himself by heroism in Pusan, Korea, on 18 August 1954. Corporal Mozenier was inspecting fire fighting equipment near the pier at Pusan Harbor when he and a comrade observed unusual actions of a young Korean girl on the sea wall and, realizing she contemplated suicide, they immediately approached her in an attempt to prevent her from leaping into the sea. Unheeding their efforts to dissuade her she broke away from them and threw herself into the water, at that time whipped into lashing waves and treacherous currents by the high winds of "Typhoon Grace." Without hesitation and with complete disregard for his own safety, Corporal Mozenier plunged into the turbulent waters fully clothed, swam to the stricken girl, and pulled her to safety. His prompt and courageous action in the face of danger undoubtedly saved the life of the Korean national and elicited deep respect and high commendation from his comrades and the people of Korea. Corporal Mozenier's courageous action reflects great credit on himself and upholds the esteemed traditions of the military service.