The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Eugene Frederick Voss (MCSN: 1338688), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Automatic Rifleman of Company F, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 March 1953. Although severely wounded while moving through an intense enemy mortar and artillery barrage during an assault on a vital outpost far forward of the main line of resistance, Private First Class Voss fearlessly exposed himself to the devastating fire in a valiant attempt to repulse a bitter hostile counterattack. Courageously remaining in the open to cover the evacuation of wounded Marines in the forward element of the unit, he delivered deadly accurate fire on the enemy, momentarily halting the savage attack and permitting the friendly troops to withdraw. Steadfastly maintaining his position, he continued to bring a withering hail of fire upon the hostile troops in an effort to protect the evacuation of all his comrades and to halt the second heavy enemy counterattack. Mortally wounded while engaging the onrushing enemy, Private First Class Voss, by his aggressive fighting spirit, marked fortitude and unyielding devotion to duty in the face of heavy odds, 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.