The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant John H. Broujos (MCSN: 0-44800), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Combat Patrol Leader of Company D, Second Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 25 – 26 March 1953. Leading a night combat patrol far forward of the main line of resistance when a numerically superior enemy force was encountered and a fierce, close range fire fight ensued, Second Lieutenant Broujos courageously directed the formation of a perimeter defense and brought deadly fire to bear on the hostile unit, despite painful wounds sustained during the initial phase of the action. Fearlessly exposing himself to the enemy fire while moving among his men to direct their fire and attend to the expeditious evacuation of his wounded comrades, he greatly aided his unit in inflicting many casualties upon the hostile force and in successfully disengaging from the enemy. He later volunteered to lead a patrol far into hostile territory to search for a group of Marines who were missing in action. By his outstanding leadership, indomitable fighting spirit and unswerving devotion to duty, Second Lieutenant Broujos served to inspire all who observed him and was directly responsible for saving the lives of many of the wounded, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.