The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Bruce B. Hough (MCSN: 563481), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Mortar Crewman in Company F, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 3 November 1950. With his position under attack by a large hostile force which placed a machine gun within twenty-five yards of his weapon, Private First Class Hough exposed himself to intense hostile machine gun, small arms and grenade fire and, boldly charging the emplacement, succeeded in destroying it with hand grenades. Fearlessly choosing an uncovered site, he delivered accurate and effective fire which permitted his squad to regain fire superiority and force the enemy to withdraw. By his courageous initiative, fighting spirit and indomitable devotion to duty, Private First Class Hough inspired all those who served with him, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.