The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Amos LeRoy Brazeal (ASN: RA-27516851), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division. Private First Class Brazeal distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces in the vicinity of Choryum-chi, Korea, on 24 May 1951. On that date, Private Brazeal’s company was engaged in an attack against a well-fortified enemy position on Hill 895. As Private Brazeal led his squad forward in the assault, sudden heavy enemy automatic-weapons and small-arms fire halted the attack and forced the men to seek cover. Immediately, Private Brazeal reorganized his squad and, laying down a base of fire to cover their advance, he urged the men forward. With his ammunition expended, he fixed his bayonet and advanced on the enemy. As he neared the hostile emplacements, he was painfully wounded. Moving down the slope for medical aid, he heard enemy voices from a heavily wooded area and, securing a weapon, he took up a position and waited for the hostile troops to appear. As they came into view, he opened fire, killing four and wounding two. This courageous act kept the enemy from completing a flanking movement that undoubtedly would have caused many casualties among the friendly forces. The extraordinary heroism displayed by Private First Class Brazeal on this occasion reflects the greatest credit on himself and is in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.