The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Don D. Marks (ASN: RA-15283468), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as a member of Company C, 3d Engineer Combat Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, in action on 209 July 1950 at Taejon, Korea. During the battle for Taejon, several American soldiers were wounded by sniper and machinegun fire coming form buildings and alleys. Private Marks, without regard for his own safety and under intense sniper and machinegun fire began carrying these men to sheltered positions. Although severely wounded in the chest, he continued to assist wounded men to safety. In performing these acts, Private Marks became separated from his unit. This conspicuous act of gallantry on the part of Private Marks reflects the highest possible credit on himself and the military service.