The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Steve Nemits (MCSN: 264506), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as Gunnery Sergeant of Company G, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 4 October 1952. Informed that every member of a fourteen-man patrol had been wounded during an explosion in an enemy mine field well forward of the main line of resistance, Master Sergeant Nemits immediately organized and led a rescue party to the aid of the wounded Marines. Despite total darkness and numerous trip wires, he led his men forward until he reached the stricken patrol and subsequently directed the successful evacuation of the wounded men to aid stations on the main line. By his outstanding courage, expert leadership and selfless efforts in behalf of others, Master Sergeant Nemits materially aided in saving the lives of many of the wounded Marines and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.