The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Harry G. Ackeret, Jr. (ASN: RA-23047738), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company H, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 16 May 1951, in the vicinity of Chiktong, Korea. On that date Private Ackeret was a member of the machine gun section of his company. When the enemy attacked the battalion perimeter that night, Private Ackeret noticed a large gap between his position and the unit’s left flank. He immediately left his well-covered position and moved out so he could have a better field of fire. Disregarding his own safety, Private Ackeret fully exposed himself to the intense enemy fire, firing his carbine and throwing hand grenades at oncoming enemy and inflicting many casualties upon them. His action served to contain the enemy until most of the troops could accomplish a withdrawal to a better firing position with few casualties. The gallantry displayed by Private Ackeret reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.