The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Edward P. Dupras, Jr. (MCSN: 0-7927), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Landing Force Commander in a Special Operations Group of Amphibious Group ONE, Pacific Fleet, which conducted a series of successful night demolition raids and beach reconnaissance missions in the coastal waters of enemy-held Korea during the period from 12 to 25 August 1950. Expertly planning, and skillfully organizing and indoctrinating his landing forces for this operation, Major Dupras personally led the landing parties ashore and conducted his command with skill and courage. Under his forceful leadership, the raiding parties completed their missions in three night demolition raids with resultant damage to enemy lines of supply and communications, and night reconnaissance of three beaches were also conducted despite the heavy enemy opposition encountered on the last night which forced the landing party to withdraw under fire. By his professional ability, initiative and unwavering devotion to duty, Major Dupras contributed to the success of these hazardous operations and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.