The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Walter W. Rosolie (MCSN: 2282831), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Squad Leader with Company A, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On the morning of 13 February 1968, Corporal Rosolie’s unit was maneuvering along the Hue City wall when the Marines suddenly came under intense small arms, automatic weapons and rocket fire. During the initial moments of the fire fight, the platoon sustained numerous casualties. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Corporal Rosolie fearlessly led an assault upon a hostile position located in a heavily fortified tower. Disregarding the enemy rounds impacting around him, he climbed the wall, threw eight hand grenades into the tower and fired a light antitank assault weapon through the doorway. Realizing his unit was dangerously low of ammunition, he withdrew to a covered position. Quickly resupplying his fire team with ammunition, he began maneuvering his men toward the enemy emplacement and, as the Marines approached the tower, he alertly observed an enemy explosive device. With complete disregard for his own safety, he skillfully disarmed it and directed its removal. Arriving at the tower a second time, he again threw hand grenades into the hostile position until forced to withdraw due to the intense enemy fire. Largely due to his bold initiative and aggressive fighting spirit, he accounted for ten enemy soldiers confirmed killed and enabled his unit to move the casualties from the hazardous area. By his courage, superb leadership and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of great personal danger, Corporal Rosolie inspired all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service.