The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Technical Sergeant Leo John Kubiak (MCSN: 260059), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with the Military Police Company, Headquarters Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 29 November 1950. When his convoy was ambushed by a large hostile force during hours of darkness, Technical Sergeant Kubiak quickly organized nearby personnel to battle the viciously attacking enemy. Undaunted by intense hostile automatic weapons and small arms fire, he moved boldly among his men, shouting words of encouragement and directing their fire and, when the ammunition supply was exhausted, went forward of the defense line and secured ammunition from casualties. On one occasion, Technical Sergeant Kubiak entered an adjacent rice paddy, known to be occupied by enemy troops, in order to obtain vital first aid supplies. His initiative, courage and indomitable fighting spirit throughout the night-long engagement served as an inspiration to all who observed him and reflect great credit upon Technical Sergeant Kubiak and the United States Naval Service.