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 Leslie T. (AKA: George A.) May (ASN: RA-15260638), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy on 9 October 1950, while serving with Company C, 8th Cavalry (Infantry), 1st Cavalry Division, near Kaesong, Korea. After Company C had been assigned the mission of crossing the 38th Parallel, the attacking elements were pinned down by a hail of automatic weapons and small arms fire, delivered by an enemy who occupied well-fortified positions and commanding terrain. Corporal May, an automatic rifleman, upon seeing his assistant squad leader killed while pointing out a good firing position, heedlessly moved forward, under scorching fire, to the designated spot where he began delivering effective counter fire on the North Koreans. When his weapon suddenly jammed, Corporal May dauntlessly picked up some grenades and crawled fearlessly toward the enemy emplacements. When within throwing distance, and under a stream of hostile fire which ripped and tore at the ground around him, Corporal May courageously hurled his grenade at the fanatic enemy until he was wounded. Despite his injury he inched his way back to friendly positions where his exemplary spirit and rousing words encouraged his comrades onward to great heights. Corporal May’s intrepid bravery, conspicuous courage and extreme gallantry reflect the greatest credit upon himself and the military service.