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 Alfred G. Self (ASN: RA-18041950), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of 2d Reconnaissance Company, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 14 February 1951, in the vicinity of Chaum-ni, Korea. On this date the 2d Reconnaissance Company, with an attached rifle company, established a perimeter around the town of Chaum-ni. At 0430 hours the perimeter was attacked by a numerically superior enemy force. Sergeant Self, without regard to his own safety, repeatedly exposed himself to extremely heavy mortar and small arms fire while directing fire of his platoon. His tank was designated as the vehicle to bring up the rear of the company as it attempted to break out to friendly lines. Though his tank was later disabled about three miles east of the town, he stayed with the tank, manning the .50 caliber machine gun to give covering fire so that the friendly troops could withdraw. The gallantry displayed by Sergeant Self reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.