The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain George A. Rheman, Jr. (MCSN: 0-17742), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Liaison Officer of the First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 3 December 1950. When a strong enemy force launched a vicious attack against his battalion en route with the Division from Hagaru-ri to Koto-ri, Captain Rheman unhesitatingly dashed through a fire-swept area to move seriously wounded Marines from exposed vehicles to covered positions along the road. Rapidly organizing the remaining men into a provisional defensive unit, he steadfastly held the position against fierce hostile attacks for more than four hours until a relief force arrived. By his daring initiative, inspiring leadership and valiant devotion to duty in the face of heavy enemy fire, Captain Rheman was instrumental in saving many of the wounded from death or capture and aided directly in maintaining the security of the column, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.