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 Staff Sergeant Mike Flores (MCSN: 1055120), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company D, First Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in the vicinity of Saemal, Korea, on 7 June 1951. On that date, Sergeant Flores, while attached to a combat patrol, repeatedly exposed himself to severe enemy fire in order to direct effective rocket fire on numerous well-fortified enemy emplacements. When his supply of ammunition became depleted, Sergeant Flores organized the personnel of his section as riflemen. As a result of this action, the patrol was able to repel an enemy ambush. Subsequently he made three trips, over fire-swept terrain, without regard for his personal safety, to effect the rescue of wounded Marines and return them to a position of relative safety. His courageous actions contributed materially to the routing of the enemy and the successful accomplishment of the unit’s mission. The gallantry, initiative and high devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Flores on this occasion reflect great credit on himself and the military service.