The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel Foster C. LaHue (MCSN: 0-7721), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of the Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 20 September 1951. Assigned the mission of attacking and seizing difficult hill objectives defended by a stubborn enemy occupying heavily fortified installations, Lieutenant Colonel LaHue advanced his command post to successive exposed positions through devastating hostile mortar, automatic weapons and artillery fire and fearlessly directed the assault while moving forward with his men. When rugged terrain limited the use of organic supporting arms, he expertly employed the available arms and continued to press the attack despite fierce enemy resistance. By his outstanding bravery, determination and unyielding devotion to duty, Lieutenant Colonel LaHue was greatly responsible for the rapid seizure of the objectives with a minimum of loss to his forces. His valorous leadership was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.