The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Hiram S. Tye (ASN: 0-436949/0-60692), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, on 22 May 1951, near Pungam-ni. While located at the forward battalion observation post, Captain Tye, an intelligence officer, was observing the action of Company E in its assault on Hill 440, the battalion objective. Aware of the importance of the attack being launched, he voluntarily advanced to the lead elements of Company E and, repeatedly exposing himself to the intense enemy machine gun and hand grenade fire, moved among the men shouting encouragement and assisting in directing their fire. Having materially aided Company E in securing Hill 440, Captain Tye unhesitatingly volunteered to accompany a rifle platoon an unknown distance to contact the friendly unit on the exposed left flank. For two hours Captain Tye led the platoon along a dark mountain trail until contact was made with elements of the 9th Infantry. Upon returning to Company E, his sound recommendations greatly assisted the company commander in deploying his troops in such a manner as to maintain friendly contact on both flanks. The gallant leadership, initiative, and professional skill displayed by Captain Tye reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.