The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Gary G. Andrews (MCSN: 1271399), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Automatic Rifleman of Company H, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 24 July 1953. Volunteering to participate with the forward element in an assault to retake a critical outpost position, Private First Class Andrews advanced with his squad through heavy enemy fire to a position where the unit gained a foothold in the hostile trench line. As a member of the point of the attacking force, he courageously moved forward and succeeded in inflicting numerous casualties upon the enemy troops, thereby aiding in checking hostile resistance long enough to permit his comrades to reorganize and continue the attack which drove the enemy from the position. Although mortally wounded when several hostile grenades landed in the trench line while he was pursuing the retreating force, he continued to deliver deadly fire and to inflict many casualties upon the enemy until he was completely incapacitated by his wounds and unable to continue. By his aggressive fighting spirit, courageous initiative and gallant spirit of self-sacrifice in the face of heavy odds, Private First Class Andrews contributed in large measure to the success of his unit in regaining control of the position and in accomplishing its assigned mission. His steadfast devotion to duty throughout reflects the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.