The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Forrest L. Rogers (MCSN: 1175711), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of Company G, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 8 July 1953. With the assault platoon subjected to an intense barrage of enemy mortar and artillery fire which blanketed the entire area of approach as the unit prepared for an attack to retake a vitally important combat post forward of the main line of resistance, Sergeant Rogers leaped from the trench line when the order was given to attack and, shouting for his men to follow, fearlessly raced across open terrain through the murderous hostile fire toward the enemy-held position. Although painfully wounded and thrown to the ground by enemy mortar fire, he quickly regained his feet and gallantly continued to lead his men in the attack. The first to reach the crest of the hill, he traversed the entire hostile trench line and personally destroyed one emplacement occupied by five enemy soldiers. Refusing to be evacuated, he continued to shout words of encouragement and to direct his men throughout a two hour period until the position was secured. After establishing a defense, he moved about the sector to check his positions and to assist in the treatment of the wounded, remaining in the area when the platoon was relieved until all members of his squad had reached the main line of resistance. By his skilled leadership, indomitable fighting spirit and courageous devotion to duty, Sergeant Rogers contributed in large measure to the success of the platoon in securing its objective and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.