The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant John Marlin Lindseth (MCSN: 0-50729), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Rifle Platoon Commander of Company G, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 23 April 1951. When a numerically superior enemy force attacked a vital section of the company’s position and inflicted extremely heavy casualties on his unit during the initial assault, Second Lieutenant Lindseth continually moved among the men in his platoon in the face of intense hostile automatic weapons and small arms fire, shouting words of encouragement and directing effective counterfire on the attackers. Deliberately placing himself at the most critical point of action in the line, he personally killed one of the enemy in a desperate hand-to-hand encounter. By his inspiring leadership, marked courage and resolute devotion to duty, Second Lieutenant Lindseth was greatly instrumental in the successful defense of the position and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
Second LieutenantBatallion:
3d BattalionRegiment:
1st MarinesDivision:
1st Marine Division (Rein.)Action Date:
April 23, 1951
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant John Marlin Lindseth (MCSN: 0-50729), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Rifle Platoon Commander of Company G, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 6 June 1951. A daring and resourceful leader, Second Lieutenant Lindseth unhesitatingly assumed the mission of deploying his platoon on a narrow ridge line in support of the unit on his flank subjected to a fierce counterattack by a large hostile force and, skillfully positioning his squads and automatic weapons on the steep slope, delivered heavy and effective fire on the enemy until the attack was repulsed. Observing two casualties lying in an exposed position in advance of the front line, he bravely made his way through a hail of hostile fire to rescue the stricken men and persevered in his attempt to reach them until he was mortally wounded by the enemy. By his marked courage, unswerving devotion to duty and selfless efforts in behalf of his comrades, Second Lieutenant Lindseth 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.