The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Harry F. Lockhart, Jr. (ASN: 0-2323977), United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force on 13 May 1967, in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Lockhart, Executive Officer of Detachment A-106, Company C, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, was Advisor to a CIDG platoon attached to Company B, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, during a search and destroy operation west of Duc Pho, Republic of Vietnam. On the morning of 13 May, Captain Lockhart was receiving a patrol order from the Company Commander when a blistering volume of enemy automatic weapons fire erupted from all points surrounding the perimeter of the Weapons Platoon, attached CIDG platoon and Company Command Group. Immediate friendly casualties occurred at the northern portion of the perimeter, and though the command group was receiving heavy incoming fire, Captain Lockhart, with complete disregard for his own safety, dashed to the aid of the wounded on the perimeter to administer first aid and to restore fire from the stricken position. Although wounded once himself, Captain Lockhart moved from position to position encouraging his men. He was wounded again, this time seriously, and he refused medical treatment until he was assured that the perimeter was secure and that all other casualties had been properly cared for. Captain Lockhart’s courage and example lent immeasurably to the restoration of the perimeter, resulting in 13 enemy soldiers killed and five automatic weapons captured. His act of personal bravery reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Army.