The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant [then Sergeant] Harry A. Goodman (ASN: RA-10601461), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 2 September 1951 in the vicinity of Yanggu, Korea. On this date friendly units were engaged in a bitter struggle for a vital hill position defended by the enemy. Sergeant Goodman, a medical squad leader, disregarding the intense enemy mortar and small arms fire, remained in an exposed position while he treated the wounded personnel at the forward casualty collecting station. Although wounded himself, he refused to be evacuated. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he led a squad of litter bearers up the enemy infested hill, and under a concentration of enemy mortar shells, he executed a successful evacuation of the wounded. His outstanding devotion to duty and comrades was an inspiration to all who observed him and was highly responsible for saving the lives of many of his comrades. The gallantry in action displayed by Sergeant Goodman reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.