The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Roy C. Harms (ASN: 0-1338229), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company I, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action near Chup’a-ri, Korea. On 3 September 1951, Captain Harms’ company received four counterattacks from a numerically superior hostile force. During the ensuing action, Captain Harms directed the defense of the company’s positions from his command post which was constantly exposed to heavy enemy small arms, automatic weapons, and mortar fire. Calling upon his vast knowledge of tactics, he maneuvered his depleted company and successfully repulsed the enemy attacks. On several occasions, the enemy force drove to within ten yards of the command post and Captain Harms exchanged carbine fire and grenades with the enemy and inflicted several casualties, forcing the remainder to withdraw. Using his one operable radio, he maintained contact with higher echelons and directed the tactical air support. Throughout the entire battle, he continuously exposed himself with complete disregard for his personal safety and although eleven members of a forward observer party in his immediate area became casualties, he refused to vacate his exposed position and constantly moved about, encouraging and advising the men. Through his courageous and inspiring leadership, the enemy assaults were halted and severe casualties inflicted while Captain Harms’ company received only negligible casualties. The gallantry displayed by Captain Harms reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.