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 Lynwood E. Collins, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Battery C, 21st Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion (Self Propelled), 25th Infantry Division, in action near Yongdongpo, Korea, on 16 February 1951. On that date, Corporal Collins’ half-track was suddenly attacked by a hostile patrol which was attempting to cross the Han River. Although the entire crew was forced to seek cover in the initial onslaught, he made his way back through the encircling foe, mounted the blazing driving compartment and moved the vehicle into firing position. He then assisted in manning the machine-gun mount to inflict heavy casualties on the enemy and drive the remainder to flight. Corporal Collins’ valorous initiative and selfless devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.