The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Francis Philip Soucie (MCSN: 1169438), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader attached to Company C, First Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 18 August 1952. When his sector was subjected to a furious enemy mortar and artillery bombardment while his platoon was defending a strategic position on “Bunker Hill,” Private First Class Soucie repeatedly exposed himself to heavy enemy small arms and machine gun fire, moving from one position to another to encourage his men and assisting in carrying the casualties over a ridge line to positions of comparative safety. While skillfully directing the fire of his teammates and continuing to shout words of encouragement, he was hit by a fragment from a bursting enemy artillery shell and fell, mortally wounded. By his courage, daring initiative and zealous devotion to duty, Private First Class Soucie served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.