Silas D. Levine

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Oak Leaf Cluster to Silas D. Levine, (RA14087330), Master Sergeant, U.S. Army. On 11 April 1951, near Nambong-Hyon, Korea, as Company C was supporting the 3d Ranger Company in an attack on strongly-held enemy positions, two platoons of the Ranger Company were pinned down and sustained heavy casualties. Voluntarily proceeding in his tank to this area, Sergeant Levine dismounted under the heavy fire and, assisted by his crew members, began to carry the wounded Rangers to the protection of the tank. Having placed the stricken men on the vehicle, they were then evacuated. Sergeant Levine’s heroism and courage reflect high credit upon himself and the military service.