The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technical Sergeant Marvin Marlink (MCSN: 272307), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a 80-mm. Mortar Section Leader of Company B, First Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces near Kojo, Korea, on 28 October 1950. When elements of his company were temporarily thrown back by a vicious enemy attack during the night, Technical Sergeant Marlink continually exposed himself to heavy and accurate enemy small arms, automatic weapons and grenade fire to re-dispose the available men and boldly led them in halting the enemy penetration. Fearlessly entering the enemy lines in the face of point-blank fire and grenades, he worked tirelessly in locating the Marine casualties, remaining with them and providing covering fire until additional Marines reported to carry the wounded to the rear. By his daring initiative, cool courage and grave concern for others at great risk to his own life, Technical Sergeant Marlink contributed to the saving of many lives and served as an inspiration to all who observed him, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.