The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Frank P. Young (MCSN: 505841), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with a Marine Infantry Company of the FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in Korea, on 3 November 1950. Serving as a Fire Team Leader, Private First Class Young exhibited outstanding qualities of leadership and performed his duties in an exceptional manner. At Hill 698, his fire team was the first to reach the company objective which was found to be defended by a large force of well-entrenched enemy. With other members of his fire team passing grenades to him from the rear, Private First Class Young, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, fearlessly assaulted the enemy positions alone with hand grenades and from his exposed position continued to do so until his entire supply was exhausted. His gallant and resourceful actions were a source of inspiration to his comrades and was directly responsible for the successful attainment of his company’s objective. Private First Class Young’s heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.