The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Master Sergeant Roper Henry (MCSN: 267613), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a First Sergeant of Company A, Seventh Motor Transport Battalion, Service Command, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 10 – 11 December 1950. When a large hostile force ambushed his convoy and inflicted numerous casualties, Master Sergeant Henry braved intense enemy automatic weapons and small arms fire to carry a wounded driver to safety and, returning through the heavy barrage, transported a second wounded comrade out of danger. Attempting to enter the fire-swept area a third time to aid another casualty, he was struck by hostile fire and fell mortally wounded. His personal courage and unselfish consideration of others reflect great credit upon Master Sergeant Henry and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.