The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Farrald E. Lee (ASN: RA-13257978), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Company F, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 5 April 1951, near Sugu-dong, Korea. On that date he was a machine gunner in an infantry unit which was attacking an enemy held hill. After the unit had secured its objective the enemy counterattacked in large numbers, forcing the unit to withdraw. During the withdrawal, Private Lee voluntarily remained behind to cover the withdrawal of the unit with machine gun fire until the firing pin on his weapon broke. He remained in this exposed position and threw hand grenades at the oncoming hostile forces. His courageous action contributed materially in enabling the unit to withdraw with a minimum of casualties. The gallant conduct of Private Lee reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.