The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Claude Camille Castaing (MCSN: 1053360), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Messenger of Company F, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 3 November 1950. Stationed at the company command post when it was subjected to a heavy night attack by hostile forces employing automatic weapons, grenades and small arms, Corporal Castaing constantly exposed himself to direct enemy fire and, bravely moving from one position to another to bring more effective fire to bear, personally killed eight of the aggressors and neutralized three machine guns. By his marked courage, aggressive fighting spirit and unswerving devotion to duty, Corporal Castaing served to inspire all who observed him and contributed materially to the defense of the position, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.