The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class David V. Nein (MCSN: 293017), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader of Company B, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 29 November 1950. When the platoon leader and several of the noncommissioned officers became casualties under heavy enemy fire during an attack by his platoon against a well-entrenched hostile force on a high ridge near Yudam-ni, Private First Class Nein boldly moved through the enemy fire and issued fire orders, offering words of encouragement to the men and collecting ammunition from casualties for redistribution among the members of his platoon. Ordered to withdraw when the attack increased in intensity on his platoon’s left flank, he continued exposing himself to the heavy barrage to direct his platoon’s return fire, at the same time supervising and assisting in the evacuation of casualties before leading the remainder of his men from the danger area. By his daring initiative, forceful leadership and cool courage in the face of heavy odds, Private First Class Nein served as an inspiration to all who observed him, and his heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.