The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant David Scott Taylor (MCSN: 0-48493), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Provisional Marine Brigade, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Southern Korea on 17 August 1950. On this date, the First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Provisional Marine Brigade, attacked elements of the 4th North Korean Army Division, located on Obangi Ridge, four and one-half miles west of Yongsan, Korea. At approximately 1630 hours, B Company, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, was halfway up the slope of the Ridge. The Second Platoon, B Company, in the assault, was pinned down by heavy machinegun, automatic, and small arms fire and was suffering heavy casualties. It was at this time that Lieutenant Taylor, Platoon Leader of the Second Platoon, personally led a portion of his Platoon in a flanking maneuver to the top of the ridge to build up a base of fire on his Platoon’s right flank in order that the remainder of his Platoon could advance. At this time Lieutenant Taylor received a gunshot wound in his left thigh, but continued to supervise and direct the fire of his Platoon until the majority of the remainder of his Platoon had reached the crest of the Ridge. Due to the pain and the great loss of blood, Lieutenant Taylor finally allowed himself to be evacuated. His actions materially contributed to his Platoon’s success and final attainment of the objective. The gallantry displayed by Lieutenant Taylor reflects great credit on himself and the United States Naval Service.