The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Lambert Aaron Jordan, Jr. (MCSN: 1300198), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Machine Gunner of Company A, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 3 February 1953. With his unit assigned the mission of maintaining direct support fire for the platoon while participating in a raid against a strongly fortified hostile position, Private First Class Jordan delivered withering fire on the enemy as the assault elements advanced up the hill to the objective. Fearlessly exposing himself to intense enemy small arms fire, he placed his machine gun in an open area and maintained constant deadly fire on the position to keep the hostile forces pinned down while his comrades cleared the enemy trenches, thereby greatly aiding the friendly troops in completing their mission with a minimum of casualties. Mortally wounded by enemy sniper fire while fulfilling this vital mission, Private First Class Jordan, by his indomitable courage, valiant fighting spirit and self-sacrificing devotion to duty, served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.