The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technical Sergeant Anthony J. Ivaniski (MCSN: 332417), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company C, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 6 – 7 July 1952. With his platoon moving through the lead platoon, which was pinned down, during the company’s attack against a fanatically defended enemy hill position, Technical Sergeant Ivaniski, although partially blinded by a painful facial wound, refused to be evacuated and continued to lead his men in the attack until directed to reorganize and set up a hasty defense. Repeatedly exposing himself to the hostile mortar and artillery shells falling about the area, he fearlessly moved throughout the platoon sector, reorganizing his unit, rendering aid to the wounded and setting up a base of fire on the enemy trenches and bunkers. Although the friendly position was constantly subjected to hostile small arms and automatic weapons fire, he continued to move from one man to another for over three hours until the unit was ordered to break contact with the enemy, steadfastly refusing evacuation for himself until all his men were safely back. By his outstanding courage, expert leadership and indomitable fighting spirit, Technical Sergeant Ivaniski served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.