The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Fred W. Gage, Jr. (MCSN: 0-50085), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Platoon Commander of Company C, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 23 April 1951. Although painfully wounded when his sector of the company’s perimeter was repeatedly attacked during the night by enemy forces employing intense automatic weapons, hand grenade and small arms fire, First Lieutenant Gage refused medical attention and fearlessly exposed himself to the devastating fire to move among his men, shouting words of encouragement and directing their fire. Despite the many casualties sustained by his platoon during the engagement, he expertly directed his unit in maintaining the defense of the perimeter and in routing the enemy with heavy losses, seeking medical aid for his wound only after the attack had been repulsed. By his inspiring leadership, courageous initiative and unwavering devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Gage upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.