The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Arvil V. Adwell (MCSN: 669022), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of Company G, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 29 November 1950. When the company was attacked by a large enemy force while defending a strategic bridge, Corporal Adwell participated in the ensuing hand-grenade battle as the enemy advanced to within 25 yards of the position. Realizing that his mortar was ineffective because of the close proximity of the enemy, and that the company’s supply of hand grenades was nearly exhausted, he quickly removed the bipod from his weapon and, calling for a man to assist him, fearlessly moved forward to an exposed position on the line. Holding the mortar tube in his hand while the other man loaded the gun, Corporal Adwell succeeded in placing accurate and effective fire on the attackers and, although continually exposed to enemy grenade fire, continued to pour heavy return fire on the hostile force, aiding immeasurably in the successful defense of the bridge. By his inspiring initiative, marked courage and steadfast devotion to duty, Corporal Adwell upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.