The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant Steven Parker Brodrick (MCSN: 0-103916), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Platoon Commander with Company F, Second Battalion, Fourth Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On the morning of 11 December 1968, Company F was conducting a search and destroy operation near Mutter’s Ridge in Quang Tri Province, when the Marines were attacked by a North Vietnamese Army company utilizing mortars, hand grenades and automatic weapons. Although several of his squad and fire team leaders were wounded, First Lieutenant Brodrick unhesitatingly commenced an aggressive assault against the hostile force. Exposing himself to the intense enemy fire, he skillfully maneuvered his platoon across the fire-swept terrain, providing the necessary covering fire for other elements of the company to move into assault positions. Disregarding the hostile rounds impacting near him, he was fearlessly moving among his squads, shouting words of encouragement to his men when he was mortally wounded. His heroic actions and calm presence of mind under fire inspired all who observed him and contributed significantly to the accomplishment of his unit’s mission. By his courage, bold initiative and selfless devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Brodrick upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.