The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Frank A. Anderson (MCSN: 0-48208), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Platoon Commander of Company E, Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 20 September 1951. When a strong enemy counterattack, supported by an intense mortar barrage, was launched against his defense position during the hours of darkness, First Lieutenant Anderson bravely made his way along the lines in the face of intense hostile small-arms, hand grenade and mortar fire, skillfully directing the defense of critical points and shouting words of encouragement to his men. By his exemplary leadership, outstanding courage and gallant devotion to duty, he materially aided his men in hurling back the fanatical assaults of the numerically superior enemy and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.