The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Page Larkin Keith (MCSN: 1174750), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Tank Commander of Company B, First Tank Battalion, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 May 1953. When hostile forces launched a vicious assault against a group of outpost positions, Sergeant Keith immediately commenced to move his tank into its firing slot on the main line of resistance in order to provide supporting fire for the friendly troops engaged on the outpost. Unable to observe the trail through the periscope due to the darkness and the heavy dust caused by the intense enemy artillery and mortar barrage, he unhesitatingly opened the hatch on the turret of the tank to obtain better vision and direct the driver in moving the vehicle into its firing position. Despite the intensity of the hostile fire and many near misses on his tank, he bravely continued to direct the vehicle from his exposed position until he was mortally wounded while moving into the firing emplacement. By his outstanding courage, exceptional perseverance and selfless devotion to duty, Sergeant Keith served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.