The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Edward D. Bull (MCSN: 2306688), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Platoon Guide with Company C, First Battalion, Fourth Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 1 March 1969, Corporal Bull was participating in an assault on Hill 484 near Khe Sanh when the Marines came under intense hostile mortar, small arms, and automatic weapons fire which pinned down his platoon and caused numerous casualties. With complete disregard for his own safety, Corporal Bull left his covered position and ran from one fighting position to another, redistributing ammunition and shouting words of encouragement to his men. Fearlessly maneuvering across the fire-swept terrain to wounded Marines lying in the open, he provided first aid treatment and then gathered up the ammunition of the casualties and quickly redistributed it to the men who were still engaged with the enemy. While steadfastly continuing his determined efforts to keep his unit supplied, he was seriously wounded by hostile mortar fragments. His heroic and timely actions were instrumental in saving the lives of several wounded men and contributed significantly to the success of his unit’s attack upon the enemy position. By his courage, resolute determination and selfless devotion to duty, Corporal Bull upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service.