The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Willard H. Lee (ASN: RA-14271155), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Okchon, Korea, on 27 September 1950. During an attack he voluntarily moved forward under intense tank and machine gun fire to an exposed position in an attempt to eliminate two enemy tanks which were retarding the advance. Armed with a 3.5 rocket launcher he advanced through a hail of enemy fire to a point where he could direct effective fire and disabled both tanks permitting the continued advance of his company. His gallant actions with utter disregard for his own safety reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.