For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as Platoon Sergeant of Company I, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in the vicinity of Yudam-ni, Korea, the night of 1 December 1950. Promptly organizing a squad of men when the enemy launched a sudden, vicious counterattack against the forward elements of his company's position, rendering it untenable, Staff Sergeant WINDRICH, armed with a carbine, spearheaded the assault to the top of the knoll immediately confronting the overwhelming force and, under shattering hostile automatic weapons, mortar and grenade fire, directed effective fire to hold back the attackers and cover the withdrawal of our troops to commanding ground.
For outstanding bravery and courage in the face of extreme danger, above and beyond the call of duty as Platoon Sergeant of Company I, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), during combat with enemy forces near Yudam-ni, Korea, on the night of 1 December 1950. Promptly assembling a squad when the enemy launched an unexpected and fierce counterattack against the forward positions of his company, rendering them untenable, Staff Sergeant WINDRICH, wielding a carbine, led the assault to the top of the hill directly facing the overwhelming force and, amidst intense hostile automatic weapons, mortar, and grenade fire, directed effective fire to repel the attackers and protect our troops' withdrawal to advantageous ground.