The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Private First Class Enrique C. Trujillo (MCSN: 1076142), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company A, First Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces near Chaun-ni, Korea, on 23 March 1951. Private First Class Trujillo was acting s a fire team leader in a rifle squad assigned the mission of assaulting a steep hill where the enemy had well dug in, cleverly concealed positions. As the attack progressed it became apparent that this one particular enemy position must be neutralized before the remainder of the objective could be secured. Private First Class Trujillo, displaying outstanding skill and courage, moved forward alone with complete disregard for his own personal safety and heedless of the withering fire of the enemy’s automatic weapons, to grenade the position. As he assaulted the enemy position, he was wounded by an enemy grenade. Undaunted, he regained his feet and despite the increasingly heavy small arms, automatic weapons, and grenade fire of the enemy, moved forward again and succeeded in grenading the position killing three of the enemy. His display of courage and his fine example were instrumental in the success of his platoon. Private First Class Trujillo’s heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.