The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant Warren Herbert Taylor (MCSN: 0-49872), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Section Leader of a Mortar Section in Headquarters and Service Company, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 24 September 1950. When the Company Commander and the Executive Officers became casualties, Second Lieutenant Taylor unhesitatingly assumed command of the company and moved fro position to position while exposed to enemy fire in order to insure the successful completion of the company’s assigned mission. Immediately upon seizure of the objective, he personally reorganized his company and installed a hasty defense which made possible the repelling of three separate hostile counterattacks. Repeatedly risking his life under heavy enemy fire in order to consolidate the defensive positions, Second Lieutenant Taylor served to inspire and encourage all members of his company. His initiative, courageous leadership and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.