Michael LEE Dewlen

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Michael Lee Dewlen (0-102756), Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Battery C, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on June 11, 1968. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Second Lieutenant Dewlen upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.