The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Chaplain’s Corps) Aloysius Mathias Knier (ASN: 0-931958), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters Company, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy at Kunchon, Korea, on 2 August 1950. During the early morning hours, Chaplain Knier’s unit was engaged with the enemy who were attempting to gain control of a main supply route. With complete disregard for personal safety Chaplain Knier made two trips across open ground which was under intense enemy automatic weapons fire to save two medical vehicles from the enemy. He then assisted in the evacuation of the wounded while under enemy fire. All wounded were evacuated safely, largely through his untiring effort and devotion to duty. Chaplain Knier’s courageous actions in the face of enemy fire inspired the men of his unit and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service.