The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Alfred Vincent Schofield (ASN: 0-5346343), United States Army (Reserve), for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. First Lieutenant Schofield distinguished himself by heroic actions on 16 September 1968, while serving as a platoon leader with Company C, 4th Battalion, 23d Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. On that date his unit was escorting a convoy on a road security mission when they came under heavy enemy fire. The lead vehicle was disabled and Lieutenant Schofield’s armored personnel carrier was trapped in the killing zone. The initial burst of enemy fire killed or wounded several members of his platoon. Hearing a plea from one of the wounded men, Lieutenant Schofield, with complete disregard for his personal safety, braved the devastating enemy fire as he treated the ailing man. While carrying his comrades to the rear Lieutenant Schofield was fatally wounded by an enemy rocket. His valorous actions were responsible for saving several lives and the successful completion of the mission. Lieutenant Schofield’s personal bravery, aggressiveness, and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.