The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Master Sergeant Rube Alfred Freeman (ASN: 34637852), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations in Vietnam on 27 April 1963, as a member of Advisory Team 22, Military Assistance Advisory Group, Vietnam. Sergeant Freeman was serving as an Advisor to a Vietnamese infantry battalion which had the mission of defending an outpost against hostile forces. When the battalion was overrun and suffered heavy casualties from intense weapons fire, Sergeant Freeman displayed great courage and leadership by rallying the Vietnamese soldiers to hold their position and encouraging them to pursue their defense efforts. Although the unit was exposed to an overwhelming onslaught, he completely disregarded his own personal safety and remained with the forward unit to advise them until he was mortally wounded. Sergeant Freeman’s conspicuous gallantry and unselfish actions are in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.