The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Alfred D. Boyer (ASN: 20932433), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 162d Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of Mt. Tambu, New Guinea, on 30 July 1943.