The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Army Award) to Captain Joseph C. Fegan, Jr. (MCSN: 0-13485), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Company Commander, Company H, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Provisional Marine Brigade, in action against an armed enemy on 8 August 1950 near Chindong-ni, Korea. On 8 August 1950, Captain Fegan was assigned the mission of seizing a well organized enemy position, strongly manned with automatic weapons. Without regard for his own safety, Captain Fegan led the advance and continually exposed himself to enemy fire to coordinate and direct the assault. He crossed open terrain, swept by heavy fire, on three occasions to evacuate wounded Marines. Despite the fact that he lost consciousness three times from heat prostration, he refused to be evacuated, but chose to remain with his command until the position was taken and the enemy overrun. Captain Fegan’s gallantry displayed on this occasion reflects great credit on himself and the United States Naval Service.