Armando Amy

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Armando Amy (0-954374), First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 4 June 1951, near Unchon-ni, Korea, Company A was given the mission of assaulting a mountain peak stronghold of an estimated two-battalion enemy force. During the assault, Lieutenant AMY’S platoon became subjected to a severe enemy barrage and suffered many casualties. Continually rallying his men, Lieutenant AMY and a handful of troops succeeded in reaching the objective, where they were immediately and strongly counterattacked. Although bleeding profusely from head wounds and blinded in one eye, Lieutenant AMY refused to be evacuated and continued staunchly to direct the defense of the recently gained position. Not until the company commander ordered the unit to withdraw for reorganization, did Lieutenant AMY permit himself to be taken to an aid station in a rear area. The superb gallantry displayed by Lieutenant AMY reflects the highest credit upon himself and is in keeping with the most esteemed traditions of the military service.