Bruce Kolter

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Bruce Kolter (0-107436), Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on June 17, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Second Lieutenant Kolter upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.