The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to First Lieutenant John A. Glascott (MCSN: 0-49820), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with the Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces on 11 June 1951, in the vicinity of Yanggu, Korea. On that date, his platoon was ordered to advance northeast of the town of Yanggu, in order to support the Second Battalion in its attack on the enemy. Although the battalion area was being subjected to intense and accurate enemy mortar and artillery fire, Lieutenant Glascott moved his platoon through the fire-swept terrain and placed it in position. Due to the heavy enemy mortar fire, the platoon suffered numerous casualties. Although seriously wounded in the right arm, Lieutenant Glascott refused immediate medical attention and continued to organize and direct his platoon in the supporting fire for the assaulting companies of the battalion. Only after the enemy barrage had ceased, and his wounded men had been evacuated, did he allow himself to be treated and evacuated to the rear. The gallantry and outstanding leadership displayed by Lieutenant Glascott on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.