The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Leonard F. Enos (MCSN: 1137357), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Automatic Rifleman of Company B, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 2 June 1951. When the enemy launched a savage attack against the company’s defensive perimeter, Corporal Enos was blown out of his foxhole by an exploding grenade and sustained multiple wounds. Despite the intense pain and loss of blood, he returned to his position and began to direct accurate automatic rifle fire against the fanatically attacking enemy. Ordered to the rear for treatment, he remained there only long enough to receive medical aid and returned to the battle, carrying ammunition for the forward machine guns. By his outstanding courage, resolute determination and gallant devotion to duty, Corporal Enos served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.