The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Private First Class Billy D. Lindley (MCSN: 617589), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Company A, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces near Yongsan, Korea, on 3 September 1950. On this date, the First Battalion, Fifth Marines was in the attack to seize Objective TWO, a high ridge line about one and one-half miles west of Yongsan. As a Fire Team Leader, Private First Class Lindley was with one of the assault squads when an enemy mortar shell exploded killing two and wounding four of the squad. Although Private Lindley suffered shrapnel wounds in the neck, face and shoulder, he refused evacuation, assisted in rallying the remainder of the squad which continued the assault and assisted in the seizure of the objective. Only after the position was organized for the night defense did Private Lindley accept evacuation. Private Lindley’s heroic actions contributed to the seizure of the objective. The gallantry displayed by Private Lindley reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.