The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Lee Duff Wilson (MCSN: 616176), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Rifleman of Company F, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 29 November 1950. When hostile troops, located on a rocky crag overlooking the position, cut off his company from friendly units and inflicted heavy casualties in his platoon, Private First Class Wilson volunteered to accompany another Marine in an attempt to drive off the enemy. Working his way forward about 200 yards under continuous intense hostile fire, he delivered accurate counterfire which diverted the enemy’s aim, enabling him to reach a strategic position within grenade range where he assisted in assaulting the hostile emplacements and in killing fifteen of the enemy before returning to his unit. By his courageous initiative and skilled marksmanship, he contributed materially in eliminating the threat to his platoon and to the success of his company in holding its position against overwhelming odds for a period of five days in sub-zero weather. His indomitable fighting spirit and inspiring devotion to duty reflect great credit upon Private First Class Wilson and the United States Naval Service.