The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class John R. Miller (MCSN: 1071110), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Automatic Rifleman of Company F, Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 May 1951. With the platoon engaged in a bayonet attack against a group of strong enemy positions, Private First Class Miller led a fierce assault on a large body of hostile troops in the face of withering automatic weapons and small arms fire. Shouting words of encouragement to his comrades above the din of battle, he bravely charged forward, firing his weapon and hurling grenades, personally killing five of the enemy and wounding many others, enabling the platoon to seize its objective without suffering casualties. By his exceptional courage, inspiring leadership and aggressive fighting spirit, Private First Class Miller upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.