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 (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Byron Dillingback Greene, Jr. (ASN: 0-28506), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Heavy Mortar Company, (then a member of Headquarters, 3rd Battalion), 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 12 January 1951 in the vicinity of Wonju, Korea. On this day the 3rd Battalion was given the mission of attacking and seizing high ground near Wonju. As the attack materialized the lead tank was knocked out by an enemy mine, injuring several members of the crew. Simultaneously a murderous .rain of enemy automatic weapons and small arms, fire enveloped the disabled tank. It was imperative that the crew be evacuated and the tank destroyed so the enemy would be unable to use it. Captain Greene, Assistant Operations Officer, volunteered for the task. Arming himself with incendiary grenades and explosives he moved forward through intense enemy mortar, automatic weapons, and small arms fire. Upon reaching the tank he removed the wounded men and returned them to safety. After placing the grenades on and about the tank, he returned through the intense enemy fire and observed the destruction of the tank. These heroic actions not only insured the safe evacuation of the wounded crew but also prevented the enemy from capturing and using valuable communication equipment and weapons against friendly troops. Captain Greene’s outstanding-leadership ability and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.