The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Alfred A. Yamazaki (ASN: 0-1339499), United States Army, for heroic achievement as a member of Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 22 July 1951 in the vicinity of Taeusan, Korea. On that date Captain Yamazaki led a reconnaissance patrol of Company A into enemy-held territory. Upon reaching the objective, the patrol was pinned down by intense hostile small arms and automatic weapons fire. Captain Yamazaki immediately set up a perimeter of defense and exposed himself to enemy observation while reporting the situation to the command post and calling in artillery fire on the enemy’s position. He then ordered the patrol to withdraw, while he and two of his men courageous fought a rear guard action. The heroism in action displayed by Captain Yamazaki reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.