The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Kenneth Ormand Evans (MCSN: 1092846), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Automatic Rifleman in Company B, First Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 27 October 1950. When his company was subjected to intense hostile small arms, machine gun and hand grenade fire during a night action, Private First Class Evans assumed a firing position at point-blank range of hostile guns and delivered accurate and effective fire upon the enemy so that the many casualties could be evacuated and the rest of the company could maneuver into firing positions. Maintaining his perilous position until all the wounded were evacuated and he himself was mortally wounded, Private First Class Evans, by his outstanding courage, initiative and aggressive fighting spirit, served to inspire others of his group to heroic endeavor toward repulsing the enemy attack, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.