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 Sergeant Eugene Smith (MCSN: 816922), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Company F, Second Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in the vicinity of Saemol, Korea, on 3 June 1951. On that date, during an attack on a heavily fortified enemy position, the squad of which Sergeant Smith was a member was cut off from the remainder of the platoon by an intense barrage of enemy fire. Carefully selecting his route of advance, he courageously led his squad in a charge against the enemy bunker, throwing grenades and firing directly into the emplacements. So effective was hid direction of the attack that the objective was quickly secured, and the remainder of the platoon contacted and regrouped. The gallantry and initiative displayed by Sergeant Smith on this occasion contributed immeasurably to the success of his unit’s mission, and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.