The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Henry W. Seeley, Jr. (MCSN: 0-7315), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Motor Transport Officer of the FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 2 December 1950. When his convoy was attacked and surrounded by numerically superior hostile forces while proceeding from Koto-ri to Hagaru-ri, Major Seeley boldly refused the enemy’s demand to surrender and quickly reorganized friendly Marine and Army elements in a determined effort to fight a way out of the ambush. Although continually exposed to hostile fire throughout the ensuing action, he bravely led his men in inflicting heavy casualties upon the enemy and, skillfully directing the tactical movement of the convoy, succeeded in leading his unit out of the trap. By his marked courage, aggressive fighting spirit and unswerving devotion to duty, Major Seeley served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.