The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Oliver G. Martinez (MCSN: 1202806), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Rifleman of Company H, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 13 August 1952. With his unit defending a strategic sector of “Bunker Hill” against repeated enemy assaults, Private First Class Martinez constantly exposed himself to intense hostile mortar, small arms and artillery fire to deliver effective counterfire on the attackers. Although mortally wounded by an enemy shell fragment during a heavy hostile artillery bombardment between assaults, he refused to be evacuated and bravely continued to fire his rifle and hurl grenades at the enemy, greatly aiding his unit in the defense of the hill. By his outstanding courage, aggressive fighting spirit and selfless devotion to duty, Private First Class Martinez 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.