The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Richard E. Saccomano (MCSN: 1072773), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Rifle Squad Leader of Company C, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 29 May 1951. Despite a veritable hail of hostile hand grenades and automatic weapons fire emanating from a strongly fortified enemy hill position, Corporal Saccomano skillfully maneuvered his men forward in a bayonet assault, knocking out three automatic weapons and accounting for five enemy dead and six captives. Bringing full firepower to bear on a large group of hostile troops retreating down the reverse slope, he led his men in a physical pursuit of the fleeting troops, causing heavy enemy casualties until he was seriously wounded and forced to submit to evacuation. By his great personal bravery and inspiring leadership, Corporal Saccomano contributed materially to the success achieved by his company. His heroic actions throughout were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.