The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Jeffrey T. Lee, United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy as Third Platoon Commander, Company A, Second Tank Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 7, FIRST Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM II from 8 to 11 November 2004. Second Lieutenant Lee’s aggressive leadership and bold decisions provided the catalyst for the Regiment’s success during two major firefights. While attached to Company C, he destroyed numerous enemy, allowing the infantry company to take their objective. Operating for more than 12 hours and desperately low on fuel, he accepted great tactical risk and continued to destroy the enemy. This decision led to the successful taking of the Battalion’s objective. While attached to Company A, Task Force 1/8, he led an attack south. While eliminating numerous insurgents all around him, he was shot through his right arm. Refusing medical attention, he continued to fight the enemy and help Company A achieve success. In spite of his gunshot wound, he pushed the assault two more city blocks to reach the battalion phase line. At this time, the tank was critically exposed in a courtyard while the infantry developed positions in the buildings. He continued to eliminate insurgents who attacked the tenuous infantry position. His aggressiveness and bravery broke the enemy’s will, and were critical to the success of the Company as it attacked into the heart of the enemy defenses. By his bold leadership, wise judgment, and complete dedication to duty, Second Lieutenant Lee reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.