The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant Bruce G. Brown (MCSN: 0-54289), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Rifle Platoon Commander of Company B, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 12 – 13 October 1952. When his platoon was swept by intense hostile small arms and hand grenade fire during a night raid against an enemy strong point well forward of the main line of resistance, Second Lieutenant Brown, although painfully wounded, unhesitatingly supervised the evacuation of the other casualties, reorganized his forces and continued in the ensuing fire fight, steadfastly refusing medical evacuation. After accepting first aid for his own wounds, he aggressively led his men through a mine field to a position from which they could deliver effective fire support to cover the advance and withdrawal of an adjacent platoon. When the adjacent unit had safely reached the main line of resistance, Second Lieutenant Brown led his own platoon to friendly lines. By his outstanding courage, exemplary leadership and indomitable fighting spirit, he contributed materially to the success of the unit and served to inspire all who observed him, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.