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the president of the united states, authorized by act of congress, march 3rd, 1863, has awarded in the name of congress the medal of honor to private first class henry svehla, united states army, for conspicuous gallantry at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. private first class henry svehla distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidry above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a rifleman with f company 32nd infantry regiment in connection with combat operations against an armed enemy in korea. on 12 june, 1952. that afternoon, while private first class svehla and his platoon were patrolling a strategic hill to determine enemy strength and positions,

Act of congressHenry svehlaMedal of honorFirst classUnited states armyIn the name of congressConspicuous gallantryMarch 3rdMarch 3rd 1863Above and beyond the call of duty32nd infantry regimentSouth koreaCombat operationsPatrolling aEnemy strength12 june 1952