The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Anton Joseph Freer (MCSN: 1050269), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader in Company B, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 29 November 1950. Although wounded in the knee and his rifle destroyed when his platoon was subjected to heavy hostile small arms and machine gun fire while attacking strong enemy positions, Private First Class Freer snatched a submachine gun from a dead enemy soldier and continued to lead his fire team in the assault. Personally directing and delivering accurate and effective fire upon the enemy, he materially aided his unit in inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy and in successfully seizing the objective before he was fatally wounded by hostile fire. By his outstanding leadership, cool courage and selfless devotion to duty throughout, Private First Class Freer upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.