The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Milton S. Kitchen (ASN: 0-2262106), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Songju, Korea, on 24 September 1950. During an attack on a well defended enemy hilltop position, his platoon was temporarily halted by the intense hostile machine gun, mortar and anti-tank fire. Organizing a small group of men near his position, Lieutenant Kitchen led the attack against the concealed enemy, delivered effective small arms fire into their positions and successfully eliminated the harassing fire. Through his courage and superior leadership, the company gained its objective with a minimum of casualties. His gallantry and unhesitant devotion to duty reflect the greatest credit upon himself and the United States Infantry.