The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Sergeant Lucius E. Hanes (MCSN: 622239), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy while serving as Squad Leader, First Squad, Second Platoon, Company B, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 22 September 1950 during the assault on Hill 105 in the outskirts of Seoul. Sergeant Hanes was assigned the mission of the initial assault of Hill 105, a vital terrain feature in the First Battalion and Regimental Zone of action, defended by heavily entrenched enemy forces and covered by enemy machine gun, mortar and artillery fire. With a high degree of courage, skill, and outstanding leadership, he led his squad up the side of the hill against fierce enemy fire. Upon capturing the hill, Sergeant Hanes was ordered back off the hill because of intense enemy artillery and mortar fire. A concentration of our own artillery fire was placed on the hill and again Sergeant Hanes led his squad up the hill under intense enemy machine gun and small arms fire from his left flank, destroyed the enemy thereon, and reoccupied Hill 105. Upon successful completion of his assignment he reorganized his squad and continued the attack. Sergeant Hanes’ heroic actions were instrumental in enabling the First Battalion to capture the objective and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.