The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Field Artillery) Henry P. Carrington (ASN: 0-352502), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the 63d Field Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Chonan, Korea, on 7 to 8 July 1950. Captain Carrington as Liaison Officer to the Infantry was forward with an attacking infantry battalion when the enemy attacked in force. He joined a forward observer for the artillery and repeatedly exposed himself to obtain better observation and conduct fire missions. Under his fire the enemy withdrew, only to continue the attack the following day with tank support. After the enemy had penetrated forward positions, many of the infantry officers became casualties, and the situation appeared hopeless. Captain Carrington rallied the infantry by his own actions and continued to conduct fire missions until he could effect a withdrawal of the remaining infantry in the town. His fearless example and effective leadership while under fire, reflects the greatest credit on himself and the United States Army.