Arthur Brumagen

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Arthur Brumagen (669182), Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company I, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 7 November 1952. Although painfully wounded during the initial phase of an assault against an enemy hill, Corporal Brumagen unhesitatingly assumed command of the unit when the platoon commander was critically wounded and fearlessly led his men through devastating hostile small-arms and grenade fire to the crest of the hill. When ordered to withdraw, he skillfully organized the remaining members of his group, supervised the evacuation of the wounded and covered their withdrawal. Remaining in the area to assure that none of his men had been unknowingly left behind, he searched the entire sector before rejoining the platoon and refused medical treatment until he reached the aid station. By his indomitable fighting spirit, courageous initiative and selfless devotion to duty, Corporal Brumagen served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

SPOT AWARD: 1st Marine Division, Serial 3908