The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Glenn W. Rodney (MCSN: 0-47079), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of Company E, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 29 March 1953. Assigned the hazardous mission of effecting the night relief of a company which had suffered many casualties on a bitterly contested outpost far forward of the main line of resistance, Captain Rodney led his men forward over unfamiliar terrain and along mine-infested routes in the face of a murderous barrage of enemy mortar and artillery fire. After successfully effecting the relief of the strategic position, he commenced establishing its defense. Dauntlessly moving among his men, he assigned fields of fire to cover enemy avenues of approach, encouraged his men and insured the integrity of the outpost. Through his heroic actions in effecting the dangerous relief, his marked bravery under fire and his ability to grasp the complete tactical situation, Captain Rodney materially aided the company in repulsing repeated savage hostile attacks. His courageous leadership and resolute determination were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.