The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class John Carnevale Bonino (MCSN: 459672), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Mortar Gunner in Company F, Second Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 21 September 1950. Assigned the mission of displacing his mortar and all possible ammunition that his squad could carry to a forward position, Private First Class Bonino observed that the only area from which fire could be delivered was exposed to enemy small arms and machine gun fire. Fearlessly disregarding his own personal danger, he set his mortar into action and delivered accurate and effective fire on hostile positions, neutralizing several enemy positions and causing dispersal of hostile troops surrounding this zone of action before he himself sustained a mortal wound. By his courageous actions, he materially aided his company in regaining fire superiority and in successfully completing its mission. His fortitude, initiative and unwavering devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Private First Class Bonino and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.