The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Hospitalman Monty Jack Lane (NSN: 3515112), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Corpsman with Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, during action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 15 March 1951. Although still suffering from a recent illness, Hospitalman Lane voluntarily returned to duty in advance of his normal release date to accompany his unit in the attack on a strongly defended ridge in the vicinity of Hoengsong. Concerned only for the safety of others throughout the assault, he repeatedly exposed himself to the accurate hostile fire to render first aid to the wounded and, on three separate occasions, advanced under intense machine gun, small arms and mortar fire to treat fallen Marines and evacuate them to safety. Observing a casualty lying in an exposed fire-swept area during the final stages of the assault, he again braved the enemy barrage and, just as he reached the wounded man, was fatally struck down by a burst of enemy fire. His heroic actions, indomitable courage and steadfast devotion to duty at great risk to his own life served as an inspiration to all who observed him and reflect the highest credit upon Hospitalman Lane and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.