The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Richard Stanley Lewis (MCSN: 490697), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Machine Gunner of Company B, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 24 April 1951. When a large hostile force employing small arms, mortars and automatic weapons succeeded in gaining a strategic point leading to ground overlooking the company positions during a night assault, and the main enemy thrust was directed against his machine gun post blocking further advance, Corporal Lewis boldly kept his gun in action, delivering accurate and effective fire on the attackers. Although wounded early in the engagement, he bravely remained in position, enabling his comrades to maneuver and meet the attack until he was fatally wounded. BY his marked courage, valiant fighting spirit and unswerving devotion to duty, Corporal Lewis 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.