The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Manuel R. Carillo (ASN: RA-19357768), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company E, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 23 December 1951 in the vicinity of Kumgong-ni, Korea. On that date Corporal Carillo was serving as a rifleman with an infantry unit which had the mission to attack and secure a strongly fortified enemy-held hill. As the friendly elements advanced, the enemy launched a devastating concentration of fire, temporarily stalling the attack. Realizing the importance of his unit’s mission, Corporal Carillo immediately rose to his feet and single-handedly assaulted the enemy. Advancing to an advantageous position he skillfully delivered deadly and accurate rifle and grenade fire on the hostile forces, inflicting numerous casualties upon them. Corporal Carillo’s courageous action caught the foe completely off guard and enabled his unit to resume its attack. The gallantry in action and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Corporal Carillo on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.