The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant First Class Lee William Langeberg (ASN: RA-37775810), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company H, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 4 September 1950 in the vicinity of Changnyong, Korea. On that date the light machine gun section which he commanded had the mission of providing supporting fire for a rifle company which was defending high ground against a fierce enemy attack. In the initial phases of the action he moved one of his squads forward to a position from which they had an excellent field of fire. He then directed the fire of the squad, remaining exposed to heavy enemy automatic weapons and small arms fire, in order to locate targets for his gunners. At this time he was wounded, but disregarding his personal safety he moved his section forward once more and located an enemy machine gun emplacement. In order to direct the fire of his guns he deliberately remained exposed to the intense enemy fire until he was once more wounded, this time mortally. The fire he had directed on the enemy was instrumental in repelling the attack. The gallantry and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Langeberg reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service.