The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Jack W. Sindlinger (MCSN: 919816), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with a Marine Infantry Battalion of the FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in Seoul, Korea, during the period 24 September 1950 to 2 October 1950. Corporal Sindlinger acting as a Rifle Squad Leader continuously displayed outstanding courage and leadership against enemy forces. On one occasion while participating in an attack on strong enemy emplacements on the crest of Hill 228 and as elements of the attacking forces reached the top of the hill, he led his squad through intense enemy machine gun fire to a position at the top of the hill within 25 yards of the enemy. Here Corporal Sindlinger reorganized many scattered elements of the attacking forces with his squad and deployed them to repel repeated close-in counterattacks. Without regard for his personal safety he fearlessly exposed himself continually to control the defense of his position and by example to inspire his unit until seriously wounded in the head by enemy fire. His initiative, courageous leadership and heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.