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 Filmore W. McAbee (ASN: 0-1294507), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of Company L, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, on 16 September 1950, near Tabudong, Korea. Assigned the task of taking Hill 401, Captain McAbee led two platoons, with another in support, in an attack up the hill. Although outnumbered by the enemy who were in commanding position, his excellent leadership and skillful use of supporting fire kept the advance from wavering. Near the summit, he sent his supporting platoon around to outflank the enemy, causing the enemy to withdraw. An extremely heavy enemy counterattack followed by a fanatical banzai charge failed to dislodge Captain McAbee’s company which proceeded to organize for the successful defense of this key terrain. Throughout the attack and the successful defense against the enemy’s counterattacks, he held his company together by his extremely aggressive leadership and skillful tactical ability. Captain McAbee exposed himself repeatedly to the heavy enemy fire to personally lead his company in its successful action. Captain McAbee’s gallantry reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.