(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Salvatore Naimo, United States Marine Corps, for gallantry in action while serving with Company H, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in action against the enemy in Korea on 14 September 1951. Corporal Naimo’s company was dug into a hill just north of the 38th parallel when they were hit by Chinese mortars and cannon fire, followed by an infantry assault. After carrying two wounded Marines to safety, Corporal Naimo noticed Chinese troops trying to overrun his unit’s position. He began to fire his own rifle, throw grenades and other weapons stashed until nearly out of ammunition. His efforts successfully fought back the enemy and his company retained the hill. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Marine Corps.