The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant Thomas P. Reid (MCSN: 0-50802), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Rifle Platoon Commander of Company G, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 6 June 1951. Participating in an attack against a bitterly contested position, Second Lieutenant Reid succeeded in seizing his objective although enemy fire had reduced his platoon to only twenty riflemen. Before a hasty defense could be assured, the enemy launched a fierce counterattack, employing automatic weapons, small arms and hand grenades and seriously threatened penetration of the battalion’s flank. Although all of the platoon’s machine guns were knocked out and all but twelve riflemen had become casualties during the ensuing action, he adroitly directed the gallant garrison of Marines in defending the position and successfully repulsed the attackers, leaving the battalion intact. By his aggressive fighting spirit, inspiring initiative and courageous leadership, Second Lieutenant Reid contributed materially to the success of the company and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.