The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Marvin John Dennis (MCSN: 1200476), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Crew Member of a Flame Tank of Headquarters Company, First Tank Battalion, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 3 February 1953. When his tank sustained three direct hits, two of which penetrated the vehicle, killing the platoon leader and seriously wounding the remainder of the crew, while engaged in burning enemy trenches, Corporal Dennis, despite his multiple wounds, bravely remained within the vehicle after the other wounded men had vacated it and single-handedly engaged the hostile troops at point-blank range. Although suffering intense pain from his wounds, he raised himself to a position in which he could fire his pistol at the enemy troops swarming around the tank and, in a daring effort to confuse the hostile force, fired the machine gun to convey the impression that the crew were still aboard and in fighting condition, continuing to engage the enemy until the crew member of another vehicle drove the damaged tank to the safety of the main lines. Mortally wounded during the intensive action, Corporal Dennis, by his outstanding courage, marked fortitude and aggressive fighting spirit, served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.