The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Joseph Anthony Jagielio (Jagiello) (MCSN: 870275), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Rifle Platoon Sergeant of Company A, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 4 November 1950. With his position surrounded by a strong hostile force when the enemy counterattacked during an assault by his platoon against Hill 532, south of Sudong, Staff Sergeant Jagielio fearlessly moved among his men under heavy enemy fire, shouting words of encouragement and directing effective fire against the fanatic attackers. Personally engaging the hostile troops in hand-to-hand combat when they penetrated his lines, he boldly led his men in breaking through the encirclement and in withdrawing to tenable ground before he was mortally wounded by a bursting enemy grenade. His inspiring leadership, valiant fighting spirit and courageous devotion to duty in the face of extremely heavy odds reflect the highest credit upon Staff Sergeant Jagielio and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.