The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class Harry William Anderson (ASN: RA-11961333), United States Army, for gallantry in action in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with Troop A, 3d Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 1st Aviation Brigade. Specialist Fourth Class Anderson distinguished himself while serving as a scout aerial observer during a combat operation near the village of Ap Phu Thuong. During furious engagement with an enemy force, Specialist Anderson spotted an enemy machinegun firing from a fortified bunker. The fire from this position had pinned down a friendly infantry platoon. He courageously directed the aircraft to the front of the bunker and placed himself outside the ship’s door and directly in the line of fire. With total disregard for his own safety, Specialist Anderson placed accurate fire upon the enemy position, killing the enemy gunner and silencing the machinegun. He placed three fragmentation grenades through the firing aperture of the enemy’s stronghold from a height of 25 feet. As a result, the bunker and three enemy positions were destroyed and friendly casualties were greatly reduced. Shortly after this courageous performance, Specialist Fourth Class Anderson was killed in battle. His action were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.