The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant Carl Browning Thompson, Jr. (MCSN: 0-49958), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as a Platoon Leader of Company D, Second Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 27 September 1950. Courageously leading his men through intense hostile rifle, machine gun and anti-tank fire in a daring assault on well-defended street barricades, Second Lieutenant Thompson resolutely continued his efforts although his platoon had been reduced to eight men. When friendly tanks came through to support him and reinforcements arrived, he voluntarily assumed an exposed position in the middle of the street in order to point out targets and to lead the attack on the last three enemy barricades. By his inspiring leadership and aggressive determination, he contributed materially to the destruction of approximately twenty-five hostile machine gun emplacements. Second Lieutenant Thompson’s unwavering devotion to duty in the face of heavy odds was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.