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 (Armor), [then Second Lieutenant] Philip Bruce Samsey (ASN: 0-62397), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Tank Company (Medium), 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 28 November 1950 near Majon-ni, Korea, Lieutenant Samsey with his tank platoon was attached to Company A for an attack on the village of Tochson-ni. Company A came under intense heavy enemy fire during the attack which temporarily held up their advance. Lieutenant Samsey, exposing himself from the turret of his tank, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, directed the deployment of his platoon to assist the assault of the rifle platoons on the objective. Lieutenant Samsey, in the command tank, repeatedly exposed himself from the turret, which made him an outstanding target, to effect the accurate fire of all weapons of his platoon upon the enemy positions. He himself frequently fired his tank mounted fifty caliber machine gun on targets of opportunity. The initiative, leadership, and heroic actions of Lieutenant Samsey materially aided in the successful accomplishment of the mission. This display of gallantry by Lieutenant Samsey reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.