The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Fred L. Harrison (ASN: 0-224163), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 2d Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 9 August 1950, in the Naktong River Salient, near Yongsan, Korea. On the morning of 9 August 1950, the 2d Battalion of the 9th Infantry launched an attack in an effort to secure commanding ground in the Naktong River Salient. In the initial stages of the attack, Colonel Harrison was painfully wounded in the leg by enemy sniper fire. With complete disregard for his wounded condition, Colonel Harrison continued to direct and coordinate the attack of his battalion for approximately six hours, at which time the battalion had accomplished its mission. Colonel Harrison still refused to be evacuated for medical treatment for his wound, until he had been assured that all of the wounded within the battalion had been evacuated. Colonel Harrison’s courageous and aggressive leadership were an inspiration to all that witnessed this action and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service.