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Albert
Feleciano
Alfonso
1925-08-05

–

2006-01-15

Born:

Honolulu

, 

Hawaii

Home:

Honolulu

, 

Hawaii

Buried: 

Honolulu

, 

Hawaii

Cemetery:

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

Albert Alfonso graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1948. He retired in 1970 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Albert Feleciano Alfonso (ASN: 0-57240), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Alfonso and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1970
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Albert Feleciano Alfonso (ASN: 0-57240), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, U.S. Army Pacific, from 1969 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Alfonso culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant]

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    19th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 6 – 10, 1950
    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 216 (November 5, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Albert Feleciano Alfonso (ASN: 0-57240), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company I, 3d Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Changyong, Korea, during the period 6 to 10 August 1950. During an attack by a hard pressing, numerically superior enemy, friendly nearby units were encircled and suffered heavy casualties. Leading his company in an attack on the hostile position, Captain Alfonso succeeded in reaching the trapped company, relieving the enemy pressure and evacuating the wounded. Through his efforts an enemy counter-attack was prevented and the company position secured. Advancing against strong opposition, he led his company to the Naktong River and assisted elements of a similarly encircled unit to reach the safety of friendly lines. Although his company in turn was trapped by the enemy, he successfully fought off the hostile forces for three days while inflicting heavy casualties and destroying much equipment. His gallant actions deprived the enemy of access to the vital road from the river and reflect the greatest credit upon himself and the United States Infantry.