The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Alfred P. McPeters (ASN: 0-352153), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in France. On 25 June 1944, near Hardinvast, the platoon led by Lieutenant McPeters was subjected to heavy enemy machine gun fire and several enemy hand grenades. Struck in the face by a grenade fragment, Lieutenant McPeters administered first aid to himself and remained at the head of his platoon until the enemy strong point had been neutralized. Although bleeding profusely, and obviously in great pain, he did not relinquish his post until a direct order from the company executive officer to do so. His inspired leadership and devotion to duty reflect highest credit on the military forces of the United States.