The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel Glen Edward Martin (MCSN: 0-8218), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of the Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea, from 22 to 29 April 1951. Leading his battalion in a highly complicated and difficult retrograde movement forced by the exposure of his flanks to attack by numerically superior enemy forces, Lieutenant Colonel Martin fearlessly exposed himself to intense and accurate enemy mortar, artillery, automatic-weapons and small-arms fire to direct the defense of successive blocking positions, inspiring his men to greater efforts in inflicting heavy casualties on the hostile forces. Displaying an excellent knowledge of military tactics, he devised intricate plans of maneuver to delay and confuse the enemy, and worked untiringly to insure adequate medical care for casualties. By his aggressive leadership, sound judgment and unwavering devotion to duty, Lieutenant Colonel Martin aided immeasurably in the success of the regiment and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.