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), [then Second Lieutenant] Albert H. Hanger (ASN: 0-960311), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in Korea. On 23 November 1950, near Majon-ni, Korea, Lieutenant Hanger was Platoon Leader of the forward element of Company B, which was advancing through a valley in an effort to make contact with the 3d Republic of Korea Marine Battalion. As the company proceeded, it suddenly received intense fire from the enemy. Although his platoon was being fired upon from three directions, Lieutenant Hangar, who was subjected and exposed to the intense fire of the enemy, moved throughout his platoon area directing its fire and giving words of encouragement to his men. When the order to withdraw was given, Lieutenant Hanger was assigned the task of covering the withdrawal of the company; and as a result of his leadership, many wounded personnel were evacuated successfully. Lieutenant Hanger’s outstanding leadership and gallantry reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.