The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal [then Lance Corporal] Brian Scott Mayer (MCSN: 2282884), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Mechanical Mule Driver, 106 Recoilless Rifle Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against insurgent communist (Viet Cong) forces in the Republic of Vietnam on 24 February 1968. During the Battle for Hue City during the Tet Offensive, Corporal Mayer completely exposed himself to intense enemy fire to rescue wounded Marines and retrieve the dead. He accomplished this daring feat by driving an open flat bed mechanical mule through the streets of Hue City. Ignoring the deadly enemy fire which was impacting around him, Corporal Mayer picked up the casualties and carried them to safety. By his extraordinary courage, uncommon concern, and unwavering dedication to duty, Corporal Mayer reflected great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.