Nickolas Daniel Arkadis

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Army Award) to Nickolas Daniel Arkadis (0-49915), Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against an armed enemy while serving with the FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in the Naktong River sector of Korea on 17 August 1950. On this date, while aggressively leading a rifle platoon in an attack against the enemy, Lieutenant Arkadis was struck in the arm by fragments from an enemy shell. Although painfully wounded he continued to lead his platoon until forced to stop due to loss of blood. His heroic actions, courageous leadership and devotion to duty contributed materially to the success of the attack. The gallantry displayed by Lieutenant Arkadis reflects great credit on himself and the United States Naval Service.