The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant Wendall Charles Endsley (MCSN: 0-50019), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Platoon Leader in Company H, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 – 29 November 1950. When his company was attacked by a strong hostile force in the vicinity of Hagaru-ri, Second Lieutenant Endsley repeatedly exposed himself to heavy enemy small arms, machine gun and mortar fire to direct the fire of his platoon. Faced with a numerically superior hostile force which was penetrating the right flank of his platoon’s position, he immediately requested and received supporting mortar fire which appreciably retarded the enemy’s infiltration. Fatally wounded while moving from position to position to re-deploy his platoon and to adjust close-range mortar fire on the enemy, Second Lieutenant Endsley, by his courageous actions, inspired others of his group to heroic endeavor toward repulsing the hostile attack. His outstanding leadership, fortitude and initiative were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.