The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technical Sergeant Bert L. Elliott (MCSN: 291533), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Weapons Company, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 and 29 November 1950. Determined to hold the key terrain feature occupied by his twenty-eight men, the last remaining unit on the left flank of a hastily assembled defensive line, Technical Sergeant Elliott courageously moved up and down his line, exposing himself to vicious hostile mortar, small arms and grenade fire to rally and encourage his men. Personally supervising and directing the evacuation of wounded from the hill, he returned to his position to call for mortar fire, skillfully observing and assuring its placement on vital enemy positions. On the following night when his left flank was again exposed, he expertly called for and directed friendly mortar fire and, skillfully placing his own grenade fire, kept the enemy from occupying high ground to his front. By his inspiring leadership, indomitable fighting spirit and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of tremendous odds, Technical Sergeant Elliott was responsible for maintaining the fiercely contested position, and thereby upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.