The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant Warren Calvin Ruthazer (MCSN: 0-55987), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Platoon Commander of Company C, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 26 – 27 March 1953. Although many of his men were killed or wounded when the platoon was pinned down by intense hostile mortar, artillery and small arms fire during a counterattack against an enemy-held outpost, Second Lieutenant Ruthazer continued to press the attack. When a numerically superior hostile force came charging over the hill toward his platoon, he stood up in full view of the enemy and directed devastating mortar fire upon them. After his radioman became a casualty, he took over the radio, operated it and, simultaneously firing his pistol and throwing hand grenades, personally inflicted several casualties upon the enemy. A brave and determined leader, he remained under direct hostile fire and observation for over six hours to adjust friendly mortar fire upon the enemy, which materially aided in keeping his unit from being overrun by the hostile force. By his outstanding leadership, resolute determination and gallant devotion to duty, Second Lieutenant Ruthazer served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.