The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers) Harry E. Bard, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company A, 2d Engineer Combat Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 19 May 1951, in the vicinity of Hangye, Korea. His platoon had been given an infantry mission of holding a hill overlooking the main supply route. At 0600 hours the enemy, attacking with an estimated force of 100 men, succeeded in driving his platoon from the hill, inflicting many casualties. Though the enemy was concentrating a great volume of fire on the withdrawing troops, Lieutenant Bard, without regard for his safety, exposed himself to the fire and rallied his men, stopping the withdrawal. Then he organized a counterattack and, maneuvering his remaining men and other volunteers, he attacked and drove the hostile force from the hill, killing over 50 enemy thus regaining his position. The gallantry and inspiring leadership displayed by Lieutenant Bard reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.