The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant Gary L. Yundt (MCSN: 0-53775), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Platoon Commander of Company I, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 6 – 7 October 1952. When the enemy commenced a thirty minute artillery and mortar barrage while he was preparing to occupy and defend a friendly outpost well forward of the main line of resistance, Second Lieutenant Yundt refused to take cover and assisted in removing the wounded to safety. After the enemy launched an attack with a numerically superior force which overran the outpost, he fearlessly remained in the trenches to lead the defense, engaging the foe in close combat until painfully wounded by an exploding grenade. Carried into the command post bunker, he continued to direct his men and, although immobilized from the waist down, called and adjusted friendly artillery fire throughout the night, thereby holding the enemy at bay until a rescue force recaptured the position the following morning. By his outstanding courage, gallant leadership and indomitable fighting spirit in the face of heavy odds, Second Lieutenant Yundt served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.