 He maneuvered his platoon over unfamiliar terrain in the face of hostile fire and placed his men in fighting positions.With his unit pinned down when the outpost was attacked under cover of darkness by an estimated force of two enemy battalions supported by mortar and artillery fire, he deliberately exposed himself to the heavy barrage and attacks to direct his men in defending their positions and personally supervise the treatment and evacuation of the wounded.Inspired by his leadership, the platoon quickly rallied and engaged the enemy force in fierce hand-to-hand combat.