The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class German Anazagasty-Rodriguez (MCSN: 1225351), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader of Company A, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 26 – 27 October 1952. When the right flank of the attacking platoon was pinned down by a murderous hail of fire from an enemy machine gun emplaced on high ground while his platoon was counterattacking a bitterly defended hill position, Private First Class Anazagasty-Rodriguez unhesitatingly dashed from his covered position and, in company with another Marine, raced over seventy-five yards through the intense hostile fire. Fearlessly advancing, he skillfully fired his rifle and hurled hand grenades at the enemy, destroying the position, routing the hostile troops and personally accounting for one enemy dead. Painfully wounded during the fire fight, Private First Class Anazagasty-Rodriguez, by his indomitable fighting spirit, courageous initiative and unwavering devotion to duty, contributed materially to the success of the counterattack and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.