The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Second Lieutenant Hugh C. Schryver, Jr. (MCSN: 0-49849), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy while serving as a Platoon Leader, First Platoon, Company B, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action at Obangi Ridge, four and one-half miles west of Yongsan, Korea, during the period 17 August to 18 August 1950. On 17 August elements of the First Battalion, Fifth Marines assaulted the heavily defended Ridge at Obangi with loss of many casualties. By nightfall the companies succeeded in securing only a small portion of the Ridge. The precarious positions were ordered to be defended while strongly opposed by the enemy 4th Division. Lieutenant Schryver’s Platoon played a vital part in the initial assault on the Ridge. At about 0230, 18 August, the enemy counterattacked B Company’s zone. During the counterattack, Lieutenant Schryver while directing the defense suffered a severe fragment wound on his forehead when a hand grenade exploded near his helmet, knocking him unconscious, and he was evacuated to the Battalion aid station. Upon receiving first aid and treatment at the aid station he regained consciousness. Despite protests of Battalion Corpsmen, Lieutenant Schryver voluntarily left the aid station and returned to his platoon to resume command when the platoon situation was critical. His return to duty despite his painful wounds and heavy loss of blood was an inspiration to his Platoon and to the whole Company. Lieutenant Schryver bravely reassumed command of his platoon and his outstanding leadership and coolness under fire were highly instrumental in repelling the enemy counterattack and subsequently seizing the vital objective which broke the main defenses of the enemy in the area. The gallantry displayed by Lieutenant Schryver reflects great credit on himself and the naval service.