The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lance Corporal Marvin R. Stewart (MCSN: 2405463), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Squad Leader with Company L, Third Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 26 January 1969, Company L was moving to a new patrol base in the Dong Ha area when the Marines came under intense hostile automatic weapons fire, pinning down the lead element and wounding several men. Observing the casualties lying in an area dangerously exposed to enemy fire, Lance Corporal Steward unhesitatingly exposed himself to the hostile fire as he fearlessly maneuvered across the fire-swept terrain to reach his injured comrades. With complete disregard for his own safety, he ignored the enemy rounds impacting nearby as he carried one of the casualties to relative safety. He subsequently returned to the hazardous zone two additional times and moved two more injured men to cover despite having to pass through an area only ten meters from the hostile position during the third trip. His heroic and timely actions inspired all who observed him and were responsible for saving the lives of three wounded Marines. By his courage, bold initiative and selfless devotion to duty in the face of great personal danger, Lance Corporal Stewart upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service.