The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Alfred Lee (ASN: RA-15679598), United States Army, for gallantry in actions involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with Troop K, 3d Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. Sergeant Lee distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 21 May 1967, while serving as vehicle commander aboard an Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle in convoy near the village of Soui Cat, Republic of Vietnam. As the convoy was proceeding through and unsecured area, an estimate reinforced battalion of Viet Cong attacked with anti Ðtank weapons, mortars, automatic and small arms. The insurgents were on both sides of the road, they directed an intense volley of fire upon the friendly troops. In the ensuing battle, Sergeant Lee was critically wounded but valiantly continued firing upon the fanatical enemy. Sergeant Lee’s indomitable courage and calmness under intense fire effectively repelled the initial wave of attackers, preventing the Viet Cong from swarming over his vehicle. Although I sever pain, Sergeant Lee continued to direct devastating fire on the Viet Cong positions. When his vehicle erupted in flames caused by a hostile round, Sergeant Lee courageously ordered his crew to evacuate the blazing track and provided covering fire so that they could move to safety. Despite the fact that he was the lone soldier upon the fiercely burning vehicle, Sergeant Lee continued to fire furiously at the enemy until overcome by the unbearable heat. Sergeant Lee’s heroic actions in close combat with a hostile force are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.