The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Matthew P. Montee (ASN: RA-6735521), United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving with the 24th Reconnaissance Company, 24th Infantry Division, in action on 12 August 1950, near Yongsan, Korea. Sergeant Montee was in command of a tank that moved into an area where troops of Task Force HAFEMAN were surrounded by the enemy. After successfully destroying an enemy roadblock his tank received seven direct hits from enemy anti-tank guns. Even though one member of the crew was killed and the tank partially disabled he continued to direct machinegun and tank fire on enemy positions, which resulted in destroying the enemy machinegun and inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. The Task Force was later able to withdraw to new positions. The act of gallantry displayed by Sergeant Montee reflects great credit on himself and the military service.