The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Frank Jandik, Jr. (MCSN: 2132892), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Platoon Commander with Company D, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On the morning of 15 February 1968, Company D was assaulting a large North Vietnamese Army force that was occupying the Citadel in the City of Hue. As the Marines approached their objective, the enemy fire intensified and temporarily halted the attack. Requesting tank support, Sergeant Jandik fearlessly moved about the fire-swept terrain locating enemy positions for the tank gunners and succeeded in suppressing the hostile fire, which enabled his unit to continue the assault. That afternoon, his platoon began receiving fire from two enemy snipers and sustained several casualties. Disregarding his own safety, he ran forward to an advantageous firing position and directed a heavy volume of fire upon the enemy emplacements, killing the snipers. Later that day, he boldly led his men in an assault on a heavily fortified tower on the Citadel wall. Undaunted by the hostile fire impacting around him, he continuously moved about the fire-swept area, firing his weapon, shouting words of encouragement to his men and directing their fire. Although seriously wounded, he continued to control his unit and throw hand grenades at the hostile emplacements until he was medically evacuated. His heroic actions and aggressive fighting spirit inspired all who observed him and contributed immeasurably to the accomplishment of his unit’s mission. By his courage, superb leadership and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of great personal danger, Sergeant Jandik upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service.