The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class Arthur L. Amsden (ASN: RA-11009227), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Battery A, 10th Field Artillery Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On the night of 28 – 29 November 1950 at Sachang-ni, Korea, Sergeant First Class Amsden was Chief of a Howitzer Section furnishing artillery support to an element of the 7th Infantry Regiment when attacked by an enemy force of regimental size. Enemy artillery and mortar shells knocked out the Battery Fire Direction Center causing the impossibility of central control. Realizing the vital necessity of maintaining supporting fire, Sergeant First Class Amsden organized his section to man the Howitzer without command control, and in order to effectively direct their fire it was necessary for him to expose himself directly to intense enemy mortar, machine gun, and small arms fire. Silhouetted by burning objects making him an obvious target, he with disregard for his personal safety, remained erect the entire action lasting five hours directing fire. Sergeant First Class Amsden’s initiative and resourcefulness beyond the call of duty resulted in the continued deliverance of extremely effective artillery fire which was credited by his commander as a major factor in repelling the enemy. This heroic action reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.