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 (Armor) Roy B. Smith (ASN: 0-1540841), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters and Service Company, 72d Tank Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 10 November 1951, in the vicinity of Maengsan, Korea. While on a dismounted patrol, Lieutenant Smith was attacked by two enemy soldiers. Lieutenant Smith disarmed the enemy and interrogated them to determine if there was any other enemy in the general locality. Lieutenant Smith continued to lead his patrol, circling the enemy positions and attacking them from the rear. One enemy position was destroyed and two enemy officers captured. Since these prisoners were some of the first taken in this area, valuable information was obtained from them. Lieutenant Smith’s courageous actions reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.