The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Stewart Samuel Burr (MCSN: 2255287), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Rifleman with Company E, Second Battalion, Ninth Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 23 April 1969, Private First Class Burr’s squad was maneuvering to reinforce an adjacent unit which had become heavily engaged with a hostile force near Cam Lo when the Marines of his squad came under intense small arms and automatic weapons fire from a well-entrenched enemy force in a bunker complex and sustained numerous casualties. After supporting machine guns were fired at a very rapid pace against the hostile force, and the ammunition supply was nearly depleted, Private First Class Burr fearlessly rushed across the fire-swept terrain to obtain a re-supply of ammunition. While maneuvering back to the fighting positions with the vitally needed machine gun rounds, Private First Class Burr was wounded by enemy fire. Steadfastly ignoring his painful injury, he continued moving forward with the ammunition and was mortally wounded by hostile grenade fragments just as he reached the machine guns. His heroic and timely actions inspired all who observed him and contributed significantly to the accomplishment of his unit’s mission. By his courage, bold initiative and unwavering devotion to duty, Private First Class Burr upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.