The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Lyle D. Lewis, Jr. (MCSN: 624192), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of Company H, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 13 to 15 August 1952. Reaching his position during a heavy enemy mortar and artillery barrage while the unit was engaged in defending a strategically important hill position far forward of the main line of resistance, Corporal Lewis skillfully deployed his squad and immediately proceeded to carry ammunition and supplies to them. Later, while carrying a tremendous amount of supplies, he fell unconscious from the effects of heat and exhaustion and, after being revived, continued to supervise the defense of his squad’s sector. During the ensuing fanatical enemy attacks, he personally manned a machine gun and, although blown away from the gun, wounded and rendered unconscious, steadfastly remained at his weapon after recovering consciousness, continuing to inflict heavy casualties upon the hostile force. Between enemy attacks, he constantly checked his squad and assisted in evacuating the wounded, remaining with the rear elements when the company was relieved to insure the safe return of all his men. By his aggressive fighting spirit, marked fortitude and courageous initiative, Corporal Lewis served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.