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) George Alvin Millener, Jr. (ASN: 0-61600), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. On 21 November 1950, near Majon-Ni, Korea, Lieutenant Millener was in command of a reinforced motorized platoon patrol proceeding to Tongyong, Korea. The patrol encountered a road block consisting of an overturned burned truck. Lieutenant Millener sent one squad forward to remove the road block. At this instant, heavy enemy fire was received from the left flank, and left rear of the column. Lieutenant Millener was wounded in h is hand and leg in the initial outburst of fire. Unhesitatingly, and with utter disregard for his own personal safety, he moved to successive positions along the road, organizing his platoon. Although at all times exposed to consistent, intense enemy fire, he calmly stood on the road, directing the drivers into their vehicles and getting them turned around. Under covering fire directed by Lieutenant Millener, some vehicles with wounded aboard were able to withdraw to their battalion area. The gallantry, leadership and initiative displayed by Lieutenant Millener reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.