The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant [then Corporal] Kenneth C. Marsh (ASN: RA-17294441), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company L, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 2 September 1951 in the vicinity of Mandeau-san, Korea. On this date the platoon of which Sergeant Marsh was a member had infiltrated the enemy lines and was immediately encircled by a numerically superior enemy force. During the ensuing action, the hostile force launched several counterattacks in an attempt to overrun the friendly positions. Sergeant Marsh, with complete disregard for his personal safety, left the security of his emplacement and faced the intense enemy small arms, automatic weapons, and grenade fire so as to better employ effective fire on the enemy. He remained in his position and inflicted numerous casualties upon the enemy until friendly reinforcements arrived. His courageous actions and devotion to duty were highly responsible for the success of his unit on this occasion. The gallantry in action displayed by Sergeant Marsh reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.