The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Albert G. Frost (ASN: 0-1307533), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 143d Infantry Regiment< 36th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 20 to 21 January 1942, in the vicinity of Antridonati, Italy. Company C, the assault company for the 1st Battalion, crossed the swift-flowing and treacherous Rapido River despite a heavy concentration of enemy artillery, mortar and small arms fire. Lieutenant Frost, assigned the task of evacuating the wounded, swam back across the icy stream to secure a boat. Realizing one boat would be insufficient to evacuate the men fast enough, he personally supervised the construction of a foot bridge from salvage material. The bridge and boat then became the immediate target of enemy fire. Dauntlessly, with great physical endurance and aggressiveness he continued to expose himself to the withering fire as he paddled the boat back and forth across the river until all the wounded were evacuated. His calm courage and outstanding leadership saved the lives of many of his men and greatly inspired all who witnessed his deeds. His gallant actions reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.