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) Henry L. Oppenborn, Jr. (ASN: 0-2014471), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company L, 3d Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, near Yongpyong, Korea, on 1 January 1951. Following a withdrawal of his company he was informed that five wounded men had been left behind and were still in the former position. Securing two litter jeeps he led a small party in the hazardous return deep into territory now held by the enemy. Although he encountered small arms fire on the perilous journey he continued onward until the former position was reached. Skillfully deploying his men he quickly located the wounded soldiers and returned with them to the relative safety of the company’s new position. Lieutenant Oppenborn’s courage and complete devotion to his men, who, but for his fearless action, would have been left to the mercy of the fanatic enemy, reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.