The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Theodore B. DuFrain (MCSN: 631930), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader of Company D, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 1 March 1951. When the enemy unleashed a devastating barrage of hand grenades after he had maneuvered his fire team to within twenty-five yards of an enemy emplacement during an assault by the company on a strongly defended ridge, Corporal DuFrain crawled across the fire-swept terrain to the position and quickly hurled several hand grenades into the midst of the defenders. Leaping to his feet, he led his men in a savage bayonet attack which killed several of the enemy and completely routed the remainder. By his exceptional courage, daring initiative and indomitable fighting spirit, Corporal DuFrain served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.