The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Vance Olland Worster (MCSN: 1200104), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with Headquarters Battery, Eleventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in the Republic of Korea on the night of 26 October 1952. With the entire area subjected to intense artillery and mortar fire after the outpost was destroyed and the observation team forced to seek cover in a bunker on the reverse slope of the hill, Private First Class Worster quickly armed himself and unhesitatingly left the bunker with his comrades to meet the impending ground attack. When the intensity of the barrage increased, preventing the evacuation of the wounded and forcing most of the defenders to withdraw to an adjoining hill, he immediately returned to the bunker with a companion and positioned himself in front of the entrance to protect the wounded. Receiving the brunt of the hostile attack, Private First Class Worster gallantly engaged the enemy and aided in killing an estimated twelve attackers before his ammunition was expended. Although painfully wounded when a hostile grenade landed in the bunker, he and his comrade feigned death until enemy soldiers had searched the shelter and departed. Unable to walk, he persuaded his companion to go to friendly lines for assistance. Subsequently killed or succumbing to his wounds before the arrival of aid, Private First Class Worster, by his indomitable fighting spirit, great personal valor and exemplary courage in the face of heavy odds, upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.