The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Philip Ronald Brohen (MCSN: 1305077), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Rifleman of Company H, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 25 July 1953. With hordes of enemy troops moving towards his unit’s position under cover of a withering mortar and artillery barrage, following a day long, unrelenting mortar and artillery attack that blanketed the entire area with murderous shell fragments, Private First Class Brohen voluntarily remained in an exposed position to protect a machine gun bunker and approximately twenty yards of trench line in order to prevent hostile troops from overrunning the sector. Although the enemy artillery and small arms fire increased in intensity, and friendly proximity-fused artillery began bursting over the area, he courageously maintained his position until he fell, mortally wounded by an enemy mortar round. By his indomitable fighting spirit, marked courage and resolute determination in the face of extremely heavy odds, Private First Class Brohen served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.