The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Earl D. Flowers (MCSN: 655580), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader of Company A, First Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 9 December 1950. Skillfully leading his men up a steep, snow-covered slope in the face of intense hostile fire during the attack against a strongly defended enemy hill position, Corporal Flowers moved from one bunker to another, killing the occupants and shouting words of encouragement to his men. When his team’s supply of ammunition was exhausted, he occupied a hostile entrenchment and hurled captured hand grenades on additional enemy positions. After receiving a supply of ammunition, he led his men forward again in a vicious assault of the remaining hostile positions and completely routed the enemy. By his indomitable courage, aggressive fighting spirit and inspiring leadership, Corporal Flowers contributed materially to the success of the company and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.