The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Chester L. Harwood (ASN: RA-6575336), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company G, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 25 and 26 November 1950 in the vicinity of Kujang-dong, Korea. Company G had attacked an enemy-held hill and was forced to withdraw after sustaining severe casualties. When fourteen wounded men were brought to the bottom of the hill, Sergeant Harwood voluntarily remained with the wounded soldiers. During the night, although the enemy had surrounded his position, he remained on constant guard, protecting the wounded. At dawn he went to the battalion command post, organized litter teams and led them back to the wounded men. His courageous action in remaining behind enemy lines resulted in saving the lives of all the wounded. The gallantry displayed by Sergeant Harwood reflects the highest great upon himself is in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.