The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Marion M. Hines (ASN: RA-46016283), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company K, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 9 November 1950 in the vicinity of Yongwon, Korea. Numerically superior enemy forces attacked the hill positions defended by Sergeant Hines’ platoon. After being repelled by the left flank of the platoon, the enemy attacked the right flank which wad defended by Sergeant Hines with his platoon and 12 men. In the ensuing firefight, all but Sergeant Hines and two men remained unwounded. While the two soldiers aided the wounded to the company command post, Sergeant Hines remained in position, surrounded by the enemy, and relayed information to his commander as to the hostile movements. At the same time, he delivered a continuous and heavy stream of fire upon the enemy, keeping them at bay until a counterattack was organized which drove the enemy from the hill and regained the lost position. His courageous, single-handed stand in the face of overwhelming odds was responsible for preventing the enemy from penetrating the company’s defense perimeter. The gallantry displayed by Sergeant Hines reflects the highest great upon himself is in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.