Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    5th Marines

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    February 26, 1951

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class John E. Weber, Jr., United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company G, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 26 February 1951. Moving with a platoon on a combat patrol when leading elements were pinned down by intense enemy automatic weapons and small arms fire from well-camouflaged positions on a ridge line to their front, Private First Class Weber, serving as an automatic rifleman, rushed forward through the hostile fire to a completely exposed position from which he could bring effective fire to bear on the enemy. By remaining in this exposed area and pouring withering fire on the foe until he was seriously wounded, Private First Class Weber enabled his comrades to move forward and neutralize the enemy position. His courageous and selfless actions in the face of intense hostile fire inspired all who observed him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.