The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Roland E. Carey (MCSN: 0-8184), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Executive Officer of the Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 2 November 1950. When a numerically superior enemy force penetrated the defense line around the battalion command post during a violent attack under cover of darkness, Major Carey fearlessly exposed himself to devastating hostile automatic weapons and small arms fire at point-blank range and skillfully positioned his men and automatic weapons to establish a new defense line, successfully repulsing the heavy attack. Throughout the remainder of the night, as the enemy attempted to break through the defenses at successive points in the perimeter, he continually braved hostile fire to maneuver his men and to maintain the integrity of the line. By his inspiring leadership, courageous initiative and unwavering devotion to duty, Major Carey contributed materially to the success of his unit in inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy and in successfully defending the vital command post, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.