The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Joseph Komoroski (MCSN: 1099372), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of Company F, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 27 to 29 November 1950. With the main assault concentrated on his squad’s positions during a fierce and sustained enemy attack near a snow-covered pass on the road between Hagaru-ri and Yudam-ni on the night of 28 – 29 November, Sergeant Komoroski moved fearlessly through enemy machine gun, rifle and grenade fire to control and direct the fire of his unit and to encourage and reassure his men. Although painfully wounded during this action, he bravely continued to supervise the gallant defense of his sector until the enemy had been repulsed, before submitting to medical attention. His indomitable courage, inspiring leadership and steadfast devotion to duty throughout were contributing factors in the success of his company in holding its position and reflect great credit upon Sergeant Komoroski and the United States Naval Service.