The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Eugene Hall (MCSN: 1295044), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Ammunition Carrier of Company E, Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 March 1953. Although the mortar section with which he was serving had not been committed to action during the company’s attack on a vitally important outpost far forward of the main line of resistance, Private First Class Hall voluntarily moved up the shell-torn hill and skillfully assisted in treating and evacuating the wounded Marines. Painfully wounded himself, he steadfastly continued to administer aid to his stricken comrades and, despite his weakened condition, personally carried an unconscious, wounded man from the outpost back to the safety of the front lines. Subsequently evacuated when the company was relieved, Private First Class Hall, by his inspiring initiative, courageous actions and selfless efforts in behalf of others, was directly responsible for saving the lives of at least four Marines and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.