German Oyola

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to German Oyola (RA10404296), Sergeant, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company D, 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 26 April 1951, near Chuygo, Korea, Sergeant Oyola’s machine gun section was attached to and providing fire support for the attacking elements of Company A when a fanatical enemy counterattack necessitated a withdrawal to more tenable positions. Sergeant Oyola, placing his section in the new location, received notification that two of his men had been wounded and were in the area recently vacated. Immediately he advanced into the face of heavy hostile fire. Upon returning with one of the stricken soldiers, he courageously re-entered the fire- swept area and carried the other man to safety. The gallant and selfless concern for his comrades displayed by Sergeant Oyola reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.