First Lieutenant RAFAEL LEON GONZALEZ, 01685766, Infantry, Company "I", 65th
Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 28 September 1951,
in the vicinity of Chorwon, Korea, elements of Company "I" were assaulting a strateg-
ically valuable enemy held hill. Although subjected to an intense enemy artillery,
mortar and small arms barrage, Lieutenant LEON GONZALEZ courageously guided his pla-
toon up the slope, rapidly firing his automatic weapon. Moving to within 20 yards
of the well-entrenched defenders, he aggressively led his group into the forward
positions and bunkers, constantly giving clear instructions to the men. He then
directed a final drive over the crest of the hill, forcing the enemy from the objec-
tive. Lieutenant LEON GONZALEZ' outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect
great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from
Puerto Rico.
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