Marine Narvaez-Montalvo

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Marine Narvaez-Montalvo (ER30415205), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Medical Aidman with Company C, 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 29 April 1951, Company C sustained several casualties while attacking well- defended enemy positions on Hill 272, Korea. Private Narvaez-Montalvo, attached to Company C as an aid man, repeatedly braved intense hostile fire to give medical assistance to his wounded comrades. When a friendly infantryman was severely wounded and completely surrounded by the enemy, Private Narvaez-Montalvo fought his way to the stricken soldier’s side, wounding several enemy. He was subjected to a fanatical enemy attack while rendering first aid and, while offering valiant resistance, was mortally wounded. The outstanding gallantry and exemplary devotion to duty displayed by Private Narvaez-Montalvo reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.