The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major (Field Artillery) Harry Brown Packard (ASN: 0-18091), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battery, 24th Field Artillery Regiment (Philippine Scouts), in action against the enemy at Bataan, Philippine Islands,
on 25 January 1942. During a rapid movement the 1st Battalion was halted because of traffic congestion near Balanga, coming under enemy shell fire which
caused numerous casualties and considerable destruction. Major Packard went
forward to the shelled area where he pulled many of the wounded from burning
and wrecked vehicles and, despite continued hostile fire, succeeded in organizing
rescue parties and in leading men who had taken shelter back to their trucks.
Then, although wounded, he skillfully unsnarled the traffic jam which enabled.
The column to move on. By his resourceful conduct, complete disregard for his
own safety, and unfailing devotion to duty, Major Packard made a heroic contribution to the defense of Bataan. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Packard, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Field Artillery) Harry Brown Packard (ASN: 0-18091), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battery, 24th Field Artillery Regiment (Philippine Scouts), in action against the enemy during the defense of Bataan, Luzon, Philippine Islands, in 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Packard, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.