The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Vincent J. Carney (MCSN: 585505), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Gunner and Squad Leader of Company E, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 1 February 1951. When the leading elements of the unit were subjected to devastating enemy automatic weapons and small arms fire from concealed bunkers while he was moving with the company in an assault on a strongly defended enemy hill position, Private First Class Carney quickly moved forward through the heavy enemy fire, putting his weapon into action and delivering accurate and effective fire upon the enemy. Although his gun was hit repeatedly by enemy fire and he suffered painful multiple wounds, he continued to engage the enemy, thereby permitting his comrades to rapidly advance and seize the objective. By his exceptional courage, fortitude and unwavering devotion to duty, Private First Class Carney served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.