The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Harold R. Werner (ASN: RA-12395872), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. During the early morning hours of 16 May 1953, Company G, holding a defensive position on Outpost Harry, in the vicinity of Surang-ni, Korea, was subjected to an intense artillery and mortar shelling prior to a hostile attack. Private Werner, a machine gunner, occupied an exposed observation position which was under continual enemy fire and attack. Private Werner’s emplacement was struck by an artillery shell, destroying the position but not harming him or the machine gun. Completely disregarding his personal safety, he positioned his weapon on top of the exposed trenches and continued firing and maintaining the security of his sector. Although wounded by the fragment of another enemy mortar shell, he remained at his post, effectively firing his weapon. His courageous actions contributed materially to repelling the enemy attack. Private Werner’s outstanding heroism and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.