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 Aubrey E. Kyzer, Jr. (ASN: RA-18166281), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company D, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 15 August 1950, near Yongsan, Korea, in the Naktong River Salient. On 15 August 1950, Sergeant Kyzer was the forward observer for an 81-mm. Mortar Platoon attached to Company C, 9th Infantry Regiment, which was in the most forward position of the 1st Battalion and occupied Cloverleaf Ridge, a dominating hill in the battle sector. At 2230 hours the enemy launched the first of five determined attacks to take the hill. Sergeant Kyzer assumed command of the forward or center section of the company when the platoon sergeant from Company C was wounded. He organized his sector, supplied ammunition and weapons to those men who needed them, exposing himself at all times to enemy mortar, artillery, and small arms fire, and placed individuals in better firing positions, in order to strengthen the company front. In the absence of a mortar man, Sergeant Kyzer placed a 60-mm. mortar in action, using it without sights, and delivered devastating fire upon the enemy who by this time were closing in hand-to-hand combat. After the mortar ammunition was expended, Sergeant Kyzer picked up a 57-mm. recoilless rifle and fired point blank at the attacking enemy. Sergeant Kyzer’s actions were an inspiration to all the men of Company C, undoubtedly enabled the company to save its position and helped to retain the dominating ground in the 1st Battalion sector. Sergeant Kyzer’s gallant actions and aggressive leadership reflect great credit upon himself and his organization and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.