The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Carl G. Luiz (MCSN: 63077), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of Company I, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 22 March 1951. Wounded in the hand by shrapnel from an enemy grenade while leading his squad in a daring attack against a strong, well-entrenched hostile position, Sergeant Luiz staunchly refused to be evacuated and continued in the assault. Struck in the back a few minutes later by shrapnel from a second bursting grenade, he again refused to leave his men and drove fearlessly on until the objective was secured. By his daring and forceful leadership, indomitable fighting spirit and extraordinary courage against heavy odds, Sergeant Luiz served as a constant inspiration to all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.