The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal William L. Warner (MCSN: 1195450), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Wireman of Company E, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 27 October 1952. While assisting in the establishment of a defensive perimeter on a prominent terrain feature affording protection for a friendly outpost, Corporal Warner’s unit was attacked by a large enemy force. When the enemy was caught in the deadly cross fire of both the outpost and defense perimeter and forced to divert a large number of the attacking troops toward the perimeter position, Corporal Warner fearlessly positioned himself at a vantage point to protect a nearby machine gun crew and delivered a continuous hail of accurate fire which prevented the enemy from overrunning the machine gun position. Immediately after the enemy attack had receded, he moved toward the outpost to repair the communication line and succeeded in completing the hazardous mission before a second assault was launched by the enemy from a different direction. Quickly moving into the outpost trench line, he participated in combating the assault and, when a severe enemy mortar and artillery barrage landed on the position, carried his wounded comrades to the outpost tunnel works, remaining at the entrance to fire his weapon and repel any attackers. When the enemy withdrew, he moved through heavy enemy fire and skillfully repaired the communications between the outpost and his unit. By his exceptional courage, aggressive fighting spirit and unwavering devotion to duty, Corporal Warner served to inspire all who observed him and contributed materially to the success of his unit, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.