(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Richard George Inman (ASN: 0-66536), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Heavy Mortar Company, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Pork Chop Hill, North Korea, on 6 July 1953. During night operations, Second Lieutenant Inman and his patrol were cut off by the enemy. On the third attempt to breach through superior enemy forces, he provided protective fire for his men until he was mortally wounded by an enemy grenade. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Second Lieutenant Inman, 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 Army.