The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Aurelio S. Alfeo (MCSN: 1160545), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Radio Operator of Company A, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 May 1952. Seriously wounded by an exploding mine, which also rendered his radio useless, during the initial assault against a strongly defended enemy hill position, Private First Class Alfeo, after receiving first aid and refusing evacuation, remained until the company command group neared the mined area, and then guided the group safely through the hazardous field. Observing a wounded Marine lying in the mined area, he made his way out of the field, using a rifle for support, to find a Corpsman to treat the fallen man, refused a stretcher for himself and walked back to the battalion aid station despite his own painful wounds. By his outstanding courage, fortitude and selfless efforts in behalf of others, he served to inspire all who observed him and aided in saving the lives of several Marines. Private First Class Alfeo’s heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.