(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel Harry K. Evans (AFSN: 12416A), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of an F-86 Sabrejet Fighter Bomber of the 18th Fighter-Bomber Group, FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in Korea in 1953. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Evans, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.