The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Pete Orozco (MCSN: 1056541), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a member of Company I, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces south of Yudam-ni, Korea, on 2 December 1950. With his rifle platoon pinned down by heavy enemy small arms fire while attempting to seize a well-entrenched hostile position, Private First Class Orozco voluntarily moved alone to the enemy’s flank, fearlessly assaulted the position with hand grenades and succeeded in killing eight of the enemy and in driving back the remainder. His courageous initiative, indomitable fighting spirit and inspiring devotion to duty were contributing factors in permitting his platoon to seize its objective, thereby reflecting great credit upon Private First Class Orozco and the United States Naval Service.