The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Denver Isaah Chambliss (MCSN: 891944), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as Leader of a Machine Gun Squad of Weapons Company, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 3 June 1951. When his machine gun was rendered inoperative and several members of his squad were wounded during the initial stages of a night attack by a large enemy force, Sergeant Chambliss boldly exposed himself to withering hostile automatic weapons fire to reorganize his unit and, skillfully employing the small arms weapons at his disposal, succeeded in gaining fire superiority over the attackers before directing the evacuation of the casualties. Although seriously wounded by the enemy while returning to his squad after personally carrying a stricken Marine to safety, he bravely continued to move forward toward his men until he was hit a second time and mortally wounded. By his courageous leadership, fortitude and selfless efforts in behalf of his comrades, Sergeant Chambliss 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.