The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Paul J. Astle (ASN: RA-13310748), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Battery B, 3d Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion (Self Propelled), 3d Infantry Division, near Majon-ni, Korea, on 29 November 1950. On this date, Corporal Astle was a member of a tank crew, which was furnishing protection for a convoy, when it was ambushed fifteen miles west of Majon-ni, Korea, by a well-entrenched and heavily armed enemy. During the ambush a few members of the tank crew were wounded, and two regular assigned cannoneers deserted on the outset of the fighting. Taking immediate action, Corporal Astle, while under heavy enemy fire, repeatedly exposed himself and alone loaded and fired the weapon on the vehicle. He continued his actions until a comrade came to his aid. Under Corporal Astle’s direction, while still exposed to heavy enemy fire, they effectively and with great volume of fire from their weapon enabled the convoy to maneuver and then withdraw. During the withdrawal operation, Corporal Astle, again without regard for his personal safety, under enemy fire, assisted in the evacuation of the wounded and administered first aid. After completion of the withdrawal, Corporal Astle volunteered to go as gunner with another squad instead of remaining in comparative safety with his own vehicle. Corporal Astle’s extraordinary valor, resourcefulness, and outstanding devotion to duty not only reflect great credit upon himself but are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.