The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Jack R. Seeler (MCSN: 494515), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Rifle Platoon Sergeant of Company H, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 13 June 1951. Attacking across a large, open area to assist in seizing an enemy hill, Staff Sergeant Seeler led his platoon forward in the attack against a heavily entrenched hostile force until, in the center of the area, the unit was subjected to a heavy barrage of enemy mortar fire which inflicted fifteen casualties upon the group almost immediately, Although painfully wounded, Staff Sergeant Seeler received first aid on the scene and continued to lead the platoon in the assault, exhorting his men to exert their greatest efforts and steadfastly refusing evacuation until he was wounded a second time. By his valiant fighting spirit, fortitude and selfless devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds, Staff Sergeant Seeler served to inspire all who observed him and contributed materially to the ultimate victory achieved by the company, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.