The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Carl S. Johnson (MCSN: 1189147), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Automatic Rifleman of Company I, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 12 and 13 August 1952. When the three-man patrol to which he was attached was pinned down by hostile fire while operating forward of friendly lines with the purpose of contacting the enemy, Private Johnson courageously delivered effective fire upon the enemy, enabling the members of the patrol to withdraw and to relay vital information to the company commander. On the following day, while accompanying a platoon on a raid against enemy fortifications, he bravely moved into a hostile bunker, killing three of the enemy with his weapon and, when his ammunition had been expended, used his rifle to strike and kill another, subsequently proceeding to aid in the destruction of other hostile bunkers. Later, although seriously wounded in the arms and legs, he covered the platoon’s withdrawal by hurling hand grenades at the counterattacking enemy. By his exceptional courage, initiative and unwavering devotion to duty, Private Johnson served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.