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 Private Willard Thure Lindborg (ASN: ER-55011873), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company B, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, on 4 February 1951 near Ochon-ni, Korea. The company was engaged in attacking the firmly entrenched enemy on Hill 402 and was halfway to the assigned objective when an extremely intense volume of small arms and automatic weapons fire pinned down the assaulting elements. Private Lindborg, quickly sizing up the situation, voluntarily made his way beyond his platoon’s position. In spite of heavy concentrations of hostile fire, he, with two comrades, worked his way to within 50 feet of the emplacements. From this spot he fired his weapon into the enemy’s midst. When his ammunition was exhausted, he unhesitatingly arose, oblivious to the hail of fire, and charged directly towards the Chinese. Although he was killed in this act, his aggressive and selfless action so surprised the enemy that they shifted their fire from the platoon, thereby allowing the friendly forces to continue forward and accomplish their mission. Private Lindborg’s gallantry and supreme devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and the military service.