The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant Dorsie Henry Booker, Jr. (MCSN: 0-47794), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Commander of a Provisional Rifle Platoon, attached to Company I, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces near Yudam-ni, Korea, during the early morning of 2 December 1950. Rushing to the scene of the heaviest fighting during a fierce hostile counterattack on his positions, First Lieutenant Booker efficiently reorganized his platoon to repulse the assault and, when the numerically superior enemy overran his platoon, he, although an artillery officer, skillfully directed and led successful counterattacks to regain the commanding ground vital to the security of the Battalion’s left flank. Repeatedly exposing himself to hostile small-arms, mortar and grenade fire throughout the ensuing five-hour battle, he moved boldly among his group, encouraging the men and directing the evacuation of the many wounded. With no replacements to maintain the weakened perimeter defense, he utilized additional weapons and ammunition from the wounded and deceased, personally manned the most hazardous positions, effectively directed his own fire and that of his platoon to cover the evacuation of the wounded and sustained the defense of his sector until mortally wounded by enemy fire. His cool leadership, tactical ability and indomitable fighting spirit reflect the highest credit upon First Lieutenant Booker and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.