The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant Martin Lionel Givot (MCSN: 0-53837), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as a Platoon Commander of Company C, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in the Republic of Korea on 26 and 27 October 1952. When the position to the right of his platoon on the main line of resistance was subjected to a vicious assault and overrun by the enemy, Second Lieutenant Givot organized the right flank of his unit and successfully resisted a hostile flanking attack. Receiving word that two wounded Marines were in proximity to the enemy strong point, he personally led a bold attack against the position and, although painfully wounded himself, completed the mission of evacuating the wounded. On the following morning, joining with elements of another company, Second Lieutenant Givot personally led the assault up a hill to counterattack and recapture the enemy-held position. After successfully routing the hostile forces and securing the hill, he immediately reorganized his unit and established a defense. Mortally wounded while fulfilling this vital assignment, Second Lieutenant Givot, by his outstanding valor, superb leadership and self-sacrificing devotion to duty, served to inspire all who observed him, and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.