The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Warren L. Munson (MCSN: 1218389), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Rifleman of Company I, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 27 October 1952. Undeterred by the wounds he had sustained in a previous action on “Bunker Hill,” Private First Class Munson unhesitatingly volunteered to participate in an attempt to recapture a vital sector of the main line of resistance. Although keenly aware that two other platoons had suffered heavy losses in their efforts to retake the position, he bravely advanced at the point of the attack in the face of intense hostile artillery and mortar fire, personally killed a sniper who had inflicted casualties on his squad and greatly aided his unit in seizing the objective. Mortally wounded during an enemy artillery and mortar barrage while reorganizing the near-by Marines in defensive positions, Private First Class Munson, by his outstanding courage, exceptional initiative and aggressive fighting spirit, 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.