The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class Henry M. Lyman (ASN: RA-20848525), United States Army, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy as a member of Tank Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 11 February 1951 in the vicinity of Ch’owon-ni, Korea. On that date he was a commander of one of the tanks in a task force which was supporting Republic of Korea Forces. The friendly lines crumbled during an attack by numerically superior enemy forces, and the enemy established a roadblock cutting off the task force. While attempting to break through the roadblock his tank was hit by a rocket type anti-tank shell and was immobilized. He then fired his .90 caliber machine gun maintaining a covering fire for one of the tanks following his, which enabled the tank to break through the roadblock and reach safety. Not until the flames forced him did he abandon his tank, and when last observed by his comrades he was still attempting to stem the onslaught of the enemy. The courage and gallantry displayed by Sergeant Lyman reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.