The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Lanty R. Frame (MCSN: 1317829), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Automatic Rifleman of Company I, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 26 March 1953. Participating in the defense of an important outpost forward of the main line of resistance as hostile forces launched a barrage of artillery and mortar fire, followed by a savage assault, Private First Class Frame unhesitatingly brought accurate and killing fire to bear on the enemy. When the attackers succeeded in breaking through the perimeter defense and gained the forward portion of the outpost trench, isolating Private First Class Frame and another Marine from the main body, he dauntlessly fought his way through the trench to gain an exposed position from which to deliver more effective fire. Although he was the target for mounting hostile mortar and small arms fire when the enemy attempted to reinforce and exploit their initial gain, he fired his rifle with deadly accuracy for over an hour and hurled grenades to his flanks as small hostile units moved in behind him. Mortally wounded while continuing his brave efforts, Private First Class Frame, by his outstanding courage, valiant fighting spirit and unwavering devotion to duty, served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.