The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant John Low Babson, Jr. (MCSN: 0-54230), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Platoon Commander of Company A, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 26 October 1952. Despite a painful wound sustained during the early stages of the action when his platoon was attacked by a numerically superior hostile force while defending an outpost some six hundred yards forward of the main line of resistance. Second Lieutenant Babson steadfastly refused to be evacuated and constantly exposed himself to a devastating barrage of enemy mortar and artillery fire to direct the efforts of his small garrison of defenders. Although wounded a second time, he continued to lead his platoon in the defense of the position until mortally wounded by enemy artillery fire several hours later. By his exceptional courage, inspiring leadership and valiant fighting spirit, Second Lieutenant Babson was largely instrumental in preventing an enemy attack on the main line of resistance and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.