The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Dexter H. LaMarr (MCSN: 605678), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Weapons Company, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 29 May 1951. When hostile forces launched a fierce assault against the rifle company to which he was attached as a radio operator during the hours of darkness, Private First Class LaMarr bravely positioned himself at the foremost point of the defensive perimeter in a daring effort to direct and maintain communications to the mortar emplacement. Although subjected to withering enemy machine gun, grenade and small arms fire throughout repeated attacks on his exposed position, he transmitted clear and concise radio messages which enabled the mortar section to deliver four hundred mortar rounds upon the onrushing hostile troops, and steadfastly remained at his post until he was seriously wounded in the neck and in the chest. By his exceptional courage, outstanding initiative and selfless devotion to the fulfillment of a vital task, Private First Class LaMarr served to inspire all who observed him and greatly aided his unit in repulsing the attack, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.