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.