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 Alfred Amacker (ASN: RA-6397141), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action on 17 August 1950, near Choynyong, Korea. Sergeant Amacker led his platoon in a successful assault and gained the platoon objective. Before he could organized an effective defense of the newly won position the enemy counterattacked. Moving forward, exposing himself to enemy fire, he attempted to break the enemy assault with rifle fire and grenades. Moving to another exposed position when his ammunition was exhausted he turned a captured machine gun into the enemy, firing with such volume and accuracy that the attack was broken, the enemy routed and the position held. This gallant action reflects the greatest credit on himself and the military service.