The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal William F. Rogge (MCSN: 1083518), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with a Machine Gun Squad of Company G, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 25 January 1951. When an enemy patrol, employing small arms and machine guns, overran his machine gun squad and physically occupied the position, Corporal Rogge refused to abandon his machine gun and remained alone. Fighting furiously in the ensuing battle, he killed one of the attackers, wounded another and completely disorganized the attack, thereby enabling his platoon to reorganize and launch a counterattack. By his daring initiative, indomitable fighting spirit and cool courage in the face of extreme peril, Corporal Rogge served as an inspiration to all who observed him and was in large measure responsible for the success of his platoon in retaking the vital position so necessary to the defensive perimeter. His heroic actions throughout reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.