The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Ward Schupbach (MCSN: 1088884), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Gunner in Company D, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 12 September 1951. Although subjected to intense fire from an enemy 76-mm. gun during an attack against well-entrenched hostile troops, Private First Class Schupbach bravely maintained his exposed position and continued to deliver effective machine gun fire on the retreating enemy. Mortally wounded by hostile fire while relaying the position of the enemy weapon to a mortar forward observer, Private First Class Schupbach, by his marked courage, daring initiative and aggressive fighting spirit, was greatly instrumental in destroying the hostile gun and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.