The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Oma Dudley Day, Jr. (MCSN: 578746), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Platoon Sergeant, 2d Platoon, Company C, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea. On 14 January 1953, the platoon was attacked by a superior enemy force. While directing the platoon’s fire against the enemy, Master Sergeant Day went to the aid of some exhausted and wounded Marines who were under enemy fire. He drew the enemy fire to himself and fearlessly attacked and killed the enemy. Although painfully wounded a second time, exposing himself to enemy fire and the danger of exploding ammunition, Master Sergeant Day without regard for his own safety entered the burning bunker and evacuated the wounded, shouting words of encouragement to his men. By his outstanding courage, inspiring leadership in the face of heavy enemy fire, and total dedication to duty, Master Sergeant Day reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service.