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 [then Private First Class] Frank M. Ross (ASN: RA-13441717), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with the 223d Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division, in action near No-Jonp-Yong, Korea, on 27 February 1953. During a murderous fanatical enemy assault of company size strength upon friendly positions, Corporal Ross called in supporting mortar fire within yards of his own position with such skill and precision that the enemy temporarily withdrew to regroup. During a second assault, Corporal Ross, with complete disregard for his own safety, rallied his comrades and personally lead the counterattack with fixed bayonets, hurling hand grenades as they advanced and engaged the enemy in hand to hand combat, inflicting heavy casualties. As the fighting raged among the trenches, Corporal Ross regrouped his men and withdrew to the command post bunker, continuing to fight from this advantageous position, and at the same time directing mortar fire upon friendly trenches containing enemy forces. At one critical point in the two and one half hour skirmish, the calm demeanor, tenacity and aggressive actions of Corporal Ross were an inspiration to his comrades, causing them to repel the enemy without hesitation and were instrumental in the valiant defense of the tactical position. When the enemy finally withdrew, after suffering heavy casualties and loss of equipment, Corporal Ross led a pursuit party inflicting casualties upon the fleeing enemy. The exceptional courage, heroic actions and unstinting devotion to duty displayed by Corporal Ross reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.