The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lance Corporal John Granville Call (MCSN: 2308135), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Fire Team Leader with the Second Platoon, with Company B, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 4 September 1967 during Operation SWIFT near Que Son, the platoon was taken under fire by North Vietnamese Army forces firing from entrenched positions. Undaunted by the heavy volume of fire, Lance Corporal Call ran forward firing his rifle and throwing grenades. He personally destroyed at least three bunkers, cleared many foxholes and routed the entrenched enemy forces. On 6 September 1967, elements of his platoon were fighting defensively from a bomb crater and several members of his platoon were wounded. The platoon was ordered to withdraw to a trenchline. He took charge, pulled back, and set up a base of fire to cover the other Marines as they moved the wounded and their equipment to a more secure area. After the other members of his squad had safely withdrawn, he himself started to pull back when he was mortally wounded by an enemy grenade. Through his daring initiative and valiant fighting spirit he undoubtedly saved the lives of many wounded Marines and prevented confiscation and subsequent use of the equipment by the enemy. By his courage, inspiring leadership, and selfless devotion to duty, Lance Corporal Call reflected great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.