The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Marshall B. Tator (ASN: 0-1290333), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company I, 3d Battalion, 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 23 March 1951, the 3d Platoon of Company I, 3d Battalion, under Lieutenant Tator’s command, attacked the left flank of a ridge overlooking the town of Uijongbu, Korea. Placing himself within range of the enemy fire, Lieutenant Tator pointed out targets and assisted in directing automatic weapons fire on the foe’s entrenched positions. During the final phase of the attack, he aggressively rallied his troops and supporting weapons into such an overwhelming force that the enemy was severely beaten and withdrew in disorder. Lieutenant Tator’s exceptional gallantry and outstanding leadership reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.