The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Colonel Austin Roger Brunelli (MCSN: 0-4640), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff of a Marine Division during operations against the enemy in Korea from 23 March to 20 August 1952. Colonel Brunelli exhibited the highest in professional proficiency in the performance of staff functioning, he worked long and strenuous hours with complete disregard for his personal fatigue, skillfully coordinating the work of the general and special staff groups. With keen foresight, he supervised the preparation of plans and orders which resulted in promoting the combat efficiency of the Division. By his initiative and devotion to duty, he conducted a continuous study of the situation whereby he was at all times prepared for future contingencies, which was of inestimable aid to the Commanding General. Colonel Brunelli, by his skillful supervision and coordination of the Staff and his sound professional judgment, contributed immeasurably to the success of the Division. His highly competent service and exemplary conduct throughout the period were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Colonel Brunelli is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)