The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Homer C. McNamara (ASN: 0-57432), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy on 4 February 1951 near Nukhyon-ni, Korea. While assaulting enemy emplacements on a large hill, sparsely covered with small shrubs and bushes, the leading attack elements of Company A were pinned down by intense machine gun and rifle fire. Lieutenant McNamara, platoon leader, realizing the serious consequences that could result if his men remained in their stalled positions, stood up and called to the platoon to follow him. Moving up the hill, alternately throwing grenades and firing his carbine at the enemy, Lieutenant McNamara so inspired his men and confused the hostile defenders that the platoon followed him and seized the objective. When attacking the next hill, Lieutenant McNamara’s men again were subjected to heavy fire, but under the inspired direction and encouragement of their leader, the platoon successfully routed the enemy from important positions. Lieutenant McNamara’s leadership and courageous behavior in gallantly leading his men reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.