The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Kenneth E. McManamy (ASN: 0-1321225), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company E, 2d Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea in on 15 March 1951, in the vicinity of Yulsil-li, Korea. The 2d Battalion, advancing upon the enemy, was suddenly halted by heavy machine gun and rifle fire from enemy troops located on high ground. Lieutenant McManamy gallantly led his platoon across treacherous mountain terrain in an assault aimed at detracting the hostile fire from the main body of the friendly forces. With the enemy thus concentrating his fire on the attacking platoon, all key noncommissioned officers of the platoon fell casualties in the initial phase of the assault. Seeing his men in disorder and confusion due to their heavy casualties, Lieutenant McManamy boldly exposed himself in order to rally his men and, shouting the command to fix bayonets, led his platoon in a charge with bayonets and hand grenades. This fierce attack and the resulting hand-to-hand combat utterly demoralized the enemy and routed him with heavy losses, thus permitting the continued advance of the friendly forces. The gallantry displayed by Lieutenant McManamy on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Kenneth E. McManamy (ASN: 0-1321225), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 27 August 1951 in the vicinity of Chin-kogae, Korea. On this date large enemy forces had successfully overrun the outpost positions of F and G Companies. In the ensuing action friendly units had suffered heavy casualties and were forced to withdraw. As Company G withdrew it was intercepted by Captain McManamy, as he moved out under intense enemy small arms fire to reorganize the unit. Placing the men in effective defensive positions, he moved about the perimeter, encouraging them and directing their fire. The enemy began using 76mm cannon fire against the new line, but disregarding this new danger, Captain McManamy continued to expose himself to enemy fire, while placing stragglers into position. His courageous example encouraged the men to hold their hill and eventually drive off the enemy with heavy casualties. The gallantry in action displayed by Captain McManamy 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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Kenneth E. McManamy (ASN: 0-1321225), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company E, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, on 7 January 1951 in Kamaji, Korea. At 0700 hours of that date, the command post of his company was being infiltrated concurrently from three sides by an overwhelming number of enemy troops and intense hostile mortar, automatic weapons and grenade fire was falling into the company perimeter. Completely ignoring the withering fire sweeping the terrain, Lieutenant McManamy moved to positions where his supervision and calm assurance were most needed. Realizing the critical situation, he helped reorganize the troops after the enemy had overrun their positions and then led a counterattack to restore the original lines. During the counterattack he was suddenly confronted with a number of enemy troops armed with automatic weapons. Through fully award of the overwhelming odds against him, he daringly rushed the enemy with fixed bayonet. This sudden and bold action so startled the enemy as to cause them to reveal their well concealed positions and enabled Lieutenant McManamy and his men to put the enemy to rout. His cool and inspired leadership instilled confidence in his men, most of whom were untried replacements, and wads largely responsible for the success of the counterattack and the defeat of the enemy. The gallantry displayed by Lieutenant McManamy reflects the highest great upon himself is in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.