The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Jack Dale Trader (MCSN: 1045932), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Machine Gun Squad Leader in Company B, First Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 21 September 1950. Pinned down in a vulnerable position on open terrain, Private First Class Trader boldly stood upright and risked his life in the face of concentrated and intense small arms fire from well-concealed hostile positions to point out targets and direct his machine gun squad in delivering accurate fire on the enemy. Fatally wounded during this action, he was responsible for neutralizing the hostile positions, thereby contributing materially to the advance of our forces. By his initiative, indomitable fighting spirit and courageous devotion to duty despite great personal danger, Private First Class Trader upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.