(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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Mabry Elder Cain (ASN: 0-2033887), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company E, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy near Yongdong, Korea, on 25 July 1950. During early morning hours, in an effort to escape a three-pronged enemy trap, the Second Battalion started a withdrawal from their advance positions. Unknown to the withdrawing troops the enemy had set up a strong road block on the escape route and allowed the leading elements to pass unmolested, however when the main body of the Battalion approached it realized (Gap in citation missing)….faced hill directly toward an enemy machine gun nest, firing his pistol with one hand and throwing grenades with the other and at the same time shouting directions and encouragement to members of his platoon. This prompt and daring action so surprised and frightened the enemy that those who were not destroyed in their positions fled in terror before an attacking force numerically inferior to the enemy forces. This gallant action on the part of Lieutenant Cain and the superior leadership he displayed reflects great credit on himself and the military service.