The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Leroy E. Blackmore (ASN: RA-20941762), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company M, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 30 July 1951 in the vicinity of Taeusan, Korea. On that date, Corporal Blackmore, a machine gunner, was attached to Company K, when the unit was subjected to intense enemy fire while attacking a strongly fortified enemy-held hill. Corporal Blackmore, realizing the need for more fire power, moved his machine gun to an exposed position in order to provide covering fire for the advancing riflemen. Laying down a heavy base of fire, he inflicted numerous casualties upon the enemy, greatly impeding the effectiveness of their fire and enabling friendly forces to advance. The courageous action demonstrated by Corporal Blackmore was directly responsible for the successful completion of the unit’s mission. The gallantry in action demonstrated by Corporal Blackmore reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.