The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Commodore C. McNeil, Jr. (MCSN: 870491), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of Company H, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 November 1950. Painfully wounded when part of his squad’s position was overrun during an enemy assault, Corporal McNeil voluntarily exposed himself to intense hostile machine gun, rifle and mortar fire while making his way to the platoon command post to report the breakthrough. Although wounded a second time on his return, he steadfastly refused evacuation until assured that the squad’s position and personnel were secure. By his daring initiative, outstanding courage and loyal devotion to duty in the face of grave personal risk, Corporal McNeil upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.