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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Alfred G. Davis, Jr. (ASN: 0-1303862), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, *** Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, France, on 23 November 1944. Lieutenant Davis, Commanding Company C, *** Infantry Regiment, led his unit, as part of the 1st Battalion action, in an attack against enemy positions in ****, France. He led his troops across open terrain without armored support, until pinned down by heavy enemy fire after traversing half the distance to the village. Without thought of personal safety, he moved among his men, reorganized them and assumed a position in the point of the advance, inspiring his troops to move relentlessly forward. Lieutenant Davis and his men were again pinned down by enemy fire after reaching positions about 150 yards from the village. Despite direct fire from five enemy tanks, and mounting casualties in his ranks, Lieutenant Davis led his unit in a running attack which carried them into the village. Lieutenant Davis was wounded by machine gun fire and carried to the shelter of a building. Unable to physically be in the attack, he continued to direct the attack of his troops which succeeded in driving the Germans from the village. Lieutenant Davis’ courageous leadership and tenacity of purpose reflect credit upon his character as an officer and leader of men.