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 [then Private First Class] Frank Tussey, Jr. (ASN: RA-35996829), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, near Chu-Dong, Korea, on 28 June 1951. His company had the mission of attacking and securing a high steep terrain feature that was defended by a numerically superior enemy force entrenched in strongly reinforced bunkers. During the attack the friendly troops were subjected to intense enemy fire and sustained several casualties. When his platoon leader was wounded, Sergeant Tussey immediately assumed command and fearlessly led his comrades in the assault against the enemy. Advancing ahead of the others, he encountered a bunker containing six enemy soldiers who were slowing the friendly advance with continuous machine gun fire. With complete disregard for his own safety, he crawled to within a short distance of the enemy position and destroyed it with well-placed hand grenades, killing its occupants. He then continued his advance, blazing a trail for his comrades with devastatingly accurate rifle fire. Sergeant Tussey’s courageous action, fearless initiative and selfless performance of duty contributed immeasurably to the success of his unit’s mission and reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.