The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Anthony J. DeMarie (ASN: ER-12248320), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company D, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 27 September 1951 in the vicinity of Tondul, Korea. On this date Sergeant DeMarie was assigned to Company A which had the mission of defending a vital hill against an enemy attack. When a numerically superior enemy force assaulted the position, Sergeant DeMarie, a machine gun section leader, immediately coordinated the fire of his weapons to repulse the onrushing hostile force. Exposing himself to the intense enemy fire, he moved about his section checking operation of weapons and offering directions and words of encouragement. During the ensuing action, Sergeant DeMarie personally operated a machine gun and delivered accurate and effective fire, resulting in numerous enemy casualties. His outstanding devotion to duty and leadership were instrumental in repulsing the enemy attack. The gallantry in action displayed by Sergeant DeMarie on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant [then Sergeant First Class] Anthony J. DeMarie (ASN: ER-12248320), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company D, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 20 May 1951 in the vicinity of Hwadong, Korea. On that day Company D was fighting a delaying action against the enemy on Hill 504. During the hours of darkness the enemy made a probing attack on the company. Sergeant DeMarie, a machine gun section leader, ordered his men to remain quiet and not to fire until told to do so. At daybreak he observed the fanatical enemy approaching under cover of heavy machine gun and mortar fire, driving the machine gun section from its position. Without hesitation and with utter disregard for his own safety, Sergeant DeMarie heroically placed a machine gun in the only available position. Completely exposing himself to the treacherous enemy fire, he calmly and accurately fired his machine gun, wiping out one entire enemy machine gun crew of nine men, and killing and wounding a great number of the enemy. This gave the remainder of his section time to assemble and rout the entire enemy force, inflicting approximately 500 casualties. The gallantry in action and coolness under fire displayed by Sergeant DeMarie reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.