The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Harvey B. Williamson (ASN: RA-1834115?), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of the 24th Reconnaissance Company, 24th Infantry Division, in action at Yongsan, Korea on 11 August 1950. On this date while at Yongsan, Korea, the 24th Reconnaissance Company was subjected to heavy enemy mortar and artillery fire and one of the rounds landed near the ammunition truck setting it on fire and wounding three men. With complete disregard for his own safety and under continuous enemy fire, Corporal Williamson dragged the three men to safety and then went back and extinguished the fire in the ammunition truck. This act of conspicuous gallantry on the part of Corporal Williamson reflects the highest possible credit on himself and the military service.