The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Carlisle L. Dunn (AFSN: AF-7023493), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United Nations as a member of the 1st Shoran Beacon Squadron on the night of 19 December 1951. When his Radar site was attacked by armed guerrillas and subjected to intense small arms fire, Sergeant Dunn quickly deployed his men to defensive positions. Organizing a three man patrol, he led a charge to the enemy point of attack, using hand grenades and automatic weapons. After an intense fight, Sergeant Dunn and his patrol were successful in completely routing the enemy which outnumbered them ten to one, and inflicting heavy losses upon their number. During this action, Sergeant Dunn was wounded but refused medical aid until his site had been secured. Through his outstanding act of bravery, Sergeant Dunn is credited with saving a station vital to United Nations operations. Sergeant Dunn’s cool appraisal of the situation and his selfless courage and leadership against an armed enemy reflected great credit upon himself, the FAR EAST Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.