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 Private First Class Joseph B. McCarthy (ASN: US-56076345), United States Army, for gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy in Korea, while serving with Company L, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, on 3 September 1951 in the vicinity of Mandeau-san, Korea. On this date Company L’s position on a strategic hill was attacked by a fanatically determined hostile force. Private McCarthy, a rifleman, faced the brunt of the attack and, although continuously under an intense hail of enemy fire, remained in his position inflicting heavy casualties upon the enemy. During one of the enemy’s attacks he heard a comrade call for aid. Disregarding his personal safety, Private McCarthy left the cover of his foxhole and crossed the fire-swept terrain to the side of his fallen comrade. There he administered first aid and carried the wounded man over the hazardous terrain to a position of safety. Through his courageous and selfless actions, the hostile attacks were repelled and many lives were saved. The gallantry in action displayed by Private McCarthy on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.