The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Francis Brandon Carlon (MCSN: 0-49331), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Rifle Platoon Commander of Company C, First Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 28 October 1950. When an enemy battalion launched a fierce attack against the company’s right flank, which the platoon was defending and overran a portion of the lines, First Lieutenant Carlon courageously led his support squad in a counterattack, which re-established friendly lines, and succeeded in personally killing at least five of the enemy and in wounding three others. By his outstanding courage, inspiring leadership and aggressive fighting spirit, First Lieutenant Carlon was directly instrumental in repelling the enemy attack and contributed materially to the success achieved by the company, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.