The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Gerald E. Livingston (MCSN: 1087535), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of Company F, Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 17 September 1951. Seriously wounded by enemy machine gun fire and shrapnel while leading his squad in a vigorous charge against a strongly defended hill position, Sergeant Livingston steadfastly refused to be evacuated and bravely inched his way forward, shouting directions and words of encouragement to his men. Despite agonizing pain, he continued to move with his unit until the position was overrun and the defense was consolidated, before submitting to medical aid and evacuation. By his stamina, courageous initiative and aggressive fighting spirit, Sergeant Livingston contributed materially to the success of his company’s mission and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.