The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Staff Sergeant Frank A. Quadros (MCSN: 522472), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy as a Platoon Sergeant in the First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 21 September 1950. The platoon of which Staff Sergeant Quadros was platoon sergeant assaulted an enemy automatic weapons company which was dug in on a large hill about one hundred fifty yards from the platoon’s assault position behind the ruins of destroyed buildings. The platoon received very heavy automatic fire. The platoon leader was wounded, six men were killed and eight others were wounded almost immediately. Staff Sergeant Quadros took command of the platoon and continued the assault. Although finally forced to withdraw, Staff Sergeant Quadros personally killed six enemy. He deliberately exposed himself to draw enemy fire and returned fire on the enemy while the wounded were evacuated. When the remainder of the company brought assistance, the enemy withdrew leaving sixty-five dead, fifteen heavy machine guns, eight mortars and eighty-five automatic rifles. His display of gallantry reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.