The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant John F. Rogers, Jr. (MCSN: 0-54959), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Platoon Commander of Company I, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 12 and 13 August 1952. Although the company was isolated by a numerically superior enemy force employing intense mortar and artillery fire while his unit was engaged in defending a strategically important hill position, Second Lieutenant Rogers repeatedly exposed himself to the hostile fire to select better positions for his men, to direct their fire and to shout words of encouragement to them. Although the enemy assaulted his position five times during the night, he expertly directed his men in repelling each attack, inflicting many casualties upon the opposition. On the morning of 13 August, he led his platoon into enemy territory in an attempt to destroy fortifications which were causing many friendly casualties and fearlessly continued forward in the face of the well-entrenched enemy until he was forced to withdraw, ensuring at all times the prompt evacuation of casualties. Upon returning to the company’s defensive perimeter, he quickly reorganized his platoon and again went forward to rescue a wounded Marine. By his outstanding leadership, aggressive fighting spirit and unwavering devotion to duty, Second Lieutenant Rogers served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.