The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Frederick M. Humphrey (MCSN: 0-10053), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Platoon Commander of Service Battery, First Battalion, Eleventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces between Yudam-ni and Hagaru-ri, Korea, on 4 December 1950. Although his own unit, composed of inexperienced infantry and artillery personnel, was outnumbered by the enemy who also had the advantage of excellent cover and concealment, First Lieutenant Humphrey courageously spear-headed an assault against a hostile roadblock which was menacing the advance of the division convoy. Undaunted by the heavy odds, he led his platoon through the hostile positions, killing over 150 of the enemy and pursuing the remainder until his group was recalled. A skilled leader of outstanding ability and courage, he contributed materially to the destruction of a large amount of enemy materiel with no casualties in his own unit, and aided the convoy in successfully reaching its destination. First Lieutenant Humphrey’s inspiring and staunch devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.