The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Felipe Cordero-Cantino (MCSN: 1210569), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Machine Gunner in Company H, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea, 13-15 August 1952. Assigned the mission of providing protective covering fire while his unit was engaged in defending a vitally strategic position on ÒBunker HillÓ, Private First Class Cordero-Cantino bravely exposed himself to the heavy barrage of hostile artillery and mortar fire to guard a route of approach which was easily accessible to the enemy. Although blown from his position and stunned by the explosion of a hostile mortar shell, he unhesitatingly returned to his gun upon regaining consciousness and continued to deliver effective counter fire on the enemy until he was mortally wounded by hostile fire. By his outstanding courage, marked fortitude and aggressive fighting spirit, Private First Class Cordero-Cantino served to inspire all who observed him and contributed materially to the success of his company’s assigned mission, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.