The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Wayne B. Sager (MCSN: 617397), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader attached to a Rifle Platoon of Company E, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 10 February 1951. When the platoon was subjected to intense hostile fire from entrenched positions on commanding ground during a mission near Chiga-dong, Sergeant Sager bravely exposed himself to the heavy fire which had already wounded many of his comrades, quickly set up his mortar and delivered accurate fire on the enemy. Although he was temporarily blinded by flying rock fragments, Sergeant Sager succeeded in locating the tube of his weapon by sense of touch and continued to fire upon the attackers until he suffered painful wounds in the face and chest. By his marked courage, skill and aggressive fighting spirit, Sergeant Sager materially aided the platoon in deploying during the attack and served to inspire all who observed him, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.