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 Sergeant Richard E. Oly (MCSN: 539915), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with a Marine Infantry Battalion of the 7th Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in Korea on 2 November 1950. When the battalion command post came under a well organized, determined assault by enemy infantry supported by tanks, Sergeant Oly fearlessly and courageously organized a hasty defense line in time to repulse it. A friendly unit was being overrun by enemy infantry and he, without regard for his own personal safety, ran out to the position, killed several of the enemy, forced the rest to withdraw and then carried the wounded Marines to the aid station. His bravery was an inspiration to all members of the battalion command post and materially aided the wounded Marines in receiving medical attention earlier than would otherwise have been possible. Sergeant Oly’s heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.