Donato Roman-Reichard

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Donato Roman-Reichard (RA10405488), Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 31 March 1951, during an assault on Hill 398, the lead platoon of Company B was pinned down by heavy hostile automatic weapons fire. A second platoon was ordered to advance in an effort to relieve the besieged unit and support it in its attack. In the ensuing action, Sergeant Roman-Reichard, rushed in front of his squad, through an area blanketed with small arms fire and bursting grenades, to lead the unit in a charge which routed the enemy from his positions and caused him to flee in complete disorder. Sergeant Roman- Reichard’s inspiring leadership greatly contributed to the spirited assault of his company and his gallantry reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.