Theodore R. “Ted” Hinterschied

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Theodore “Ted” R. Hinterschied (US52060241), Corporal, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company C, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy of the United Nations near Pia-ri, Korea, on 15 – 16 September 1951. After a bitter conflict, repulsing fanatical enemy attacks, his platoon was ordered to withdraw and Corporal (then Private) Hinterschied covered the movement, throwing grenades and pouring fire into the ranks of the enemy and engaging in hand-to- hand combat before he rejoined his unit. Resupplied with ammunition, the platoon assumed the offensive and forced the enemy to withdraw. Corporal Hinterschied’s courageous actions and calm demeanor bolstered morale and contributed significantly to the safe withdrawal of the platoon reflecting great credit upon himself and the military service.