The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technical Sergeant Kenneth H. Curney (MCSN: 319985), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Platoon Sergeant of Company H, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 25 – 26 August 1952. When the platoon was committed in an assault to re-establish the company’s right flank, and the leader became a casualty, Technical Sergeant Curney unhesitatingly assumed command of the unit and, despite devastating enemy mortar, artillery and machine gun fire, rallied his men, assaulted the objective and restored the line. After skillfully reorganizing his platoon, he prepared a defense of the sector that successfully withstood a strong hostile counterattack which struck almost immediately. Although painfully wounded, Technical Sergeant Curney steadfastly refused evacuation for himself until the platoon was properly and completely relieved. By his outstanding courage, expert leadership and unswerving devotion to duty, he served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.