The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Bernard E. Metivier (MCSN: 1001182), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Automatic Rifleman of Company I, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 3 December 1950. Voluntarily leaving his post while strong hostile forces were attacking an exposed flank of his platoon, Private Metivier boldly moved t the section which was receiving intense enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire and fearlessly engaged the hostile troops with effective automatic weapons fire, successfully defending the position until his rifle ceased to function. Undeterred by the pain of wounds received during this gallant, single-handed stand, he courageously remained at his voluntary post and, without the use of his weapon, boldly threw hand grenades at the enemy until ordered to submit to evacuation and medical treatment. Private Metivier’s courageous initiative, indomitable fighting spirit and staunch devotion to duty in the face of grave personal risk were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.