The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Harold E. Dill (ASN: 0-2204159), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. On 5 July 1950, near Osan, Korea, Lieutenant Dill organized and covered the withdrawal of part of Company C from a hill to new positions. The withdrawal was forced by the attack of vastly superior numbers of enemy. He found himself cut off from his new position by intense small arms and artillery fire. Discovering a group of wounded and others still with him in the old position, he organized and led them for six days behind enemy lines until the group finally reached friendly positions. The success of this group of survivors in reaching friendly lines was due, in large measure, to the heroism, daring and ability of Lieutenant Dill, acting as group leader. By his acts, Lieutenant Dill brought credit to himself and the United States Army.