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 Arthur A. Matson, Jr. (ASN: RA-14280297), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a member of Headquarters Company, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Infantry), in action against the enemy near Kunchon, Korea, 2 August 1950. The Command Post of the Regiment was under attack by the enemy who was repelled with numerous casualties. Sergeant Matson led his squad in a counter attack and drove the enemy back into the hills approximately one mile and a half. At this point he realized that the retreating enemy had drawn his squad into a trap. Although wounded and with total disregard for his own safety, Sergeant Matson ordered his squad to withdraw while he covered them, which allowed all the men of his squad to withdraw safely. During this action Sergeant Matson was hit several times but continued his firing until mortally wounded. His courageous action and devotion to duty reflects great credit on himself and the military service.