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 Boyce D. Hamlin (ASN: RA-14240076), 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 18 May 1951, in the vicinity of Kunmol-gol, Korea. On that date Private Hamlin volunteered for a patrol to recover equipment that was lost the previous night. When the patrol reached its destination it was subjected to intense enemy fire. Private Hamlin, disregarding his personal safety, exposed himself to the enemy fire and began loading equipment on the vehicles so it could be taken to the rear. Twice, while loading equipment, Private Hamlin observed wounded comrades lying exposed to enemy fire and assisted them to safety and evacuation. His gallant actions aided materially in saving much valuable equipment and undoubtedly saved the lives of the two wounded soldiers. The gallantry displayed by Private Hamlin reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.