The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Leroy B. Miller (ASN: 0-289004), United States Army, for gallantry in action while a member of the United States Military Advisory Group to the Republic of Korea, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Wonju, Korea. On 25 September 1950, Colonel Miller, Senior United States Advisor to the Republic of Korea 6th Division, led a group of 12 men on a patrol to reconnoiter possible sites for the division to cross the Naktong River. Shortly after arrival at the river, an enemy force of approximately 40 men launched an attack against the small reconnaissance patrol. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Colonel Miller deployed his men and effectively directed return fire on the enemy. Realizing that his patrol would be wiped out if the enemy launched a frontal assault, Colonel Miller maneuvered four of his men to a position from which effective flanking fire could be directed on the hostile force. Caught in the withering cross fire of the two friendly groups, the enemy troops were forced to flee in wild disorder, leaving two dead and three wounded at their abandoned positions. The aggressive leadership and gallantry displayed by Colonel Miller reflect great credit on himself and the military service.