The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Allan Frank Briggs (ASN: US-52200090), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company F, 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. During the early morning of 15 June 1953, in the vicinity of Ugo-Dong, Korea, the main line of resistance defenses of Company F were attacked by a numerically superior enemy force supported by intense artillery and mortar fire. In the initial action, Private Briggs bravely rushed across 150 yards of exposed terrain to carry an adequate supply of ammunition to a vital machine gun emplacement. Then, with complete disregard for his personal safety, he assisted in operating the weapon and was instrumental in preventing the attackers from overrunning the company command post. While courageously fighting the advancing enemy, he was mortally wounded by an exploding mortar or artillery round. Private Briggs’ valiant services were greatly responsible for the ensuing defeat of the enemy offensive. Private Briggs’ outstanding heroism and devotion to duty reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.