The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Master Sergeant William G. Ferrigno (MCSN: 211684), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Headquarters, Second Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea. On 29 November 1950, the enemy attacked in battalion strength with one company in the assault against the positions occupied by two rifle platoons. Portions of one platoon’s positions were overrun. The hail of enemy fire was terrific. Sergeant Ferrigno, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, continuously moved up and down the platoon front to exhort his fellow Marines to even greater efforts. He pointed out targets to the fire teams, directed their fire and by his own heroic efforts contributed materially to the success of his company in throwing back a numerically superior enemy attacking force. The gallantry displayed on this occasion by Sergeant Ferrigno reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.