The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Nichie Alonzo (ASN: ER-57400878), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company K, 3d Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, near Chugok, Korea, on 25 April 1951. He was entrenched in a forward defensive position with one other man when he was attacked by approximately 20 hostile soldiers. The first assault was beaten off with the help of supporting mortar fire but the enemy soon regrouped and charged again. Private Alonzo sent his comrade for help and remained to delay the enemy approach single-handedly. With complete disregard for his own safety, he unhesitatingly exposed himself, firing with devastating accuracy into the hostile hordes. The attack came to within 30 yards of his position before he beat it off, killing two enemy troops and wounding one. Before help could arrive, the enemy attacked again. Private Alonzo, although nearly out of ammunition, refused to budge and fought with determined aggressiveness until he was dazed by the explosion of a concussion grenade which destroyed his weapon. Undaunted, he jumped from his foxhole and, with hand grenades, forced the enemy to retreat in wild confusion. By the time help arrived, he had killed four and wounded two of the enemy. Private Alonzo’s courageous action, tenacious determination and magnificent fighting spirit in the face of overwhelming odds contributed immeasurably to the success of his unit’s defense and reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.