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 Leroy F. Webber (ASN: ER-37752279), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 3 March 1951, in the vicinity of Hoengsong, Korea. On that date, enemy forces attempting to overrun positions held by Company B engaged them with deadly small arms fire, hand grenades and hand-to-hand combat. As Squad Leader, Corporal Webber, with complete disregard for personal safety, exposed himself to the bitter enemy fire to better observe the enemy positions and direct the fire of friendly machine guns. In the darkness of night and confusion of combat he moved from one exposed position to another to better observe the movement of the attacking force, and with grenades and pistol fire aided in repulsing three enemy assaults. By his accurate direction of machine gun fire and active participation in the defense of the machine gun emplacement, he greatly aided in preventing the enemy from overrunning friendly positions. The gallantry in action displayed by Corporal Webber reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.