The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Albert Ward (ASN: 0-32491), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer, 2d Battalion, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Chunshen, Korea, on 24 September 1950. During an attack, the forward elements of his battalion were held up by intense enemy machine gun and small arms fire. Seeing that his troops were being disorganized, he made his way to the front, and with complete disregard for his own safety, led the assault. The men, inspired by his gallant example, overran the position and continued their advance. Colonel Ward’s fearless action reflects the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.