The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Junior Albert Childers (ASN: 0-2005492), United States Army, for gallantry in action on 10 and 11 July 1950 as a member of Company K, 3d Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, near Chonue, Korea. Lieutenant Childers was ordered to make a counter-attack on enemy positions. The route of the attack was under heavy enemy artillery, automatic weapons and tank fire. After driving the enemy from their positions and the company had consolidated their positions, he was again ordered to return to their former positions. On returning to their former positions, the company was taken under heavy fire from enemy automatic weapons and tank fire and was unable to make it back. From 2400 to 0430 hours on 11 July 1950 the enemy kept attacking the Company’s positions causing heavy casualties. Through his cool and calm leadership, Lieutenant Childers was able to keep his men together and encourage them to continue fighting. After some of the enemy tanks and troops had penetrated the company’s positions, the Battalion Commander ordered all available weapons and men to cover the withdrawal of Company K. The act of Gallantry displayed by Lieutenant Childers reflects the highest credit in himself and the military service.