The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Jack Stewart Fischer (MCSN: 1103632), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Assistant Automatic Rifleman in a Rifle Platoon of Company B, First Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 27 October 1950. During a night attack by a numerically superior force of hostile troops which simultaneously penetrated the forward echelon and attempted to surround the rear guard of his platoon, Private Fischer voluntarily remained at his post to cover the withdrawal of his unit to more tenable ground and the evacuation of numerous casualties caused by intense small arms and machine gun fire. Despite the overwhelming odds, he continued to deliver accurate and effective fire until the enemy overran his position. By his courageous initiative and indomitable fighting spirit, he was materially responsible for the successful consolidation of his platoon’s position in a more favorable location and for the evacuation of all the wounded personnel. His coolness in the face of great personal risk and outstanding devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.