The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant Fred G. Redmon (MCSN: 0-49525), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Rifle Platoon Leader of Company G, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 11 March 1951. When his platoon was subjected to intense enemy mortar, automatic weapons and small arms fire during an attack against a well-entrenched hostile force atop an extremely steep hill, Second Lieutenant Redmon continually exposed himself to the enemy fire, inspiring his men to deliver effective return fire. During the reorganization of the platoon, he observed a seriously wounded man lying in an exposed area approximately fifty yards in front of the lines and, in company with another Marine, rushed forward in the face of intense fire to carry the stricken man back to the lines. Subsequently, he led a daring assault against the enemy emplacements, overrunning the positions and forcing the opposition to retreat. By his aggressive leadership, courageous initiative and unwavering devotion to duty, Second Lieutenant Redmon contributed materially to the success achieved by the company and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.