Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    5th Marines

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    November 28, 1950

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Clifford L. Lansil, Jr. (MCSN: 645901), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company C, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 November 1950. When his machine gun section suffered heavy casualties during an attack by his company against a strong hostile force, Corporal Lansil immediately assumed the responsibility of leader and reorganized his section. Bravely exposing himself to direct hostile small arms and machine gun fire, he moved along the front lines to locate and spot enemy gun positions so that accurate fire could be brought to bear. During a furious counterattack by the enemy, he continually moved from one gun position to another, supervising and directing effective fire to inflict heavy casualties among the fanatical aggressors. By his daring initiative, determined leadership and cool courage in the face of heavy odds, Corporal Lansil contributed materially to the successful repulse of the enemy and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.