The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Curtis James Kiesling (MCSN: 1063170), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company C, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 November 1950. When enemy fire destroyed the vital communications line to a squad occupying an extremely important defensive position on high ground during a fierce attack by numerically superior hostile forces, Corporal Kiesling immediately left the command post and bravely ascended the dangerous ice-covered hill in an attempt to regain contact with the detached unit. Reaching the top of the hill, he boldly called down to his company commander to inform him of the enemy situation and while carrying out his search for the squad, was mortally wounded. By his marked courage, daring initiative and unswerving devotion to duty, Corporal Kiesling served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.