The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Curtis A. Larson (MCSN: 1130538), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Platoon Right Guide of Company I, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 27 – 28 October 1952. When the platoon commander and platoon sergeant were wounded during an assault to retake a sector of the main line of resistance that had been previously overrun by the enemy, Sergeant Larson immediately assumed command and organized his unit for the final assault. Despite intense enemy mortar and artillery fire, he fearlessly led his men to the crest of the objective and, when forced to withdraw because of numerous casualties, joined a second assaulting unit. When that platoon was also repelled by the intense enemy fire, he accompanied a third attack which succeeded in recapturing and securing the critical sector. After assisting in setting up a perimeter of defense, he unhesitatingly moved forward of the line to supervise the evacuation of wounded Marines in the face of continuing enemy artillery fire. By his aggressive fighting spirit, courageous initiative and selfless devotion to duty, Sergeant Larson served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.