The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Douglas R. Manning (MCSN: 1139103), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Radio Operator of Headquarters and Service Company, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 19 June 1951. Although he sustained painful wounds in the leg when enemy shrapnel knocked him to the ground and rendered his radio inoperative during an assault against heavily fortified hostile emplacements, Corporal Manning quickly repaired his equipment and continued to sustain vital communications throughout the attack, contributing materially to the success achieved by his company. When his unit seized its objective, he accepted first aid but refused to be evacuated. By his outstanding courage, fortitude and selfless devotion to duty, Corporal Manning served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.