Albert M. Garbade, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Albert M. Garbade, Jr. (0-537624), First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company H, 2d Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 26 April 1951, near Ilbisang-ni, Korea, when Lieutenant Garbade’s platoon was suddenly attacked by an overwhelming enemy force, he issued the order to withdraw. After checking the positions to insure that all of his men had safely withdrawn, Lieutenant Garbade, the last man to leave the hill, was descending when he suddenly encountered several enemy soldiers. Killing one and wounding another, his actions confused and delayed the enemy attack long enough to enable the friendly forces to reorganize. Assembling his platoon a short time later, Lieutenant Garbade led his men in a savage counterattack which resulted in the recapture of the hill and the restoration of the former platoon perimeter. The outstanding gallantry, initiative, and leadership displayed by Lieutenant Garbade reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.