Bruce B. Hough

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Bruce B. Hough (563481), Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with a Marine Infantry Company of the FIRST Marine Division (Rein), FMF, in Korea, on 3 November 1950. Private First Class Hough was acting as a mortar crewman when his position was attacked by a large enemy force which was able to place a machine gun within 25 yards of his position. Without regard for his own personal safety and despite the intense enemy machine gun, small arms, and hand grenade fire, he courageously charged the enemy position and succeeded in destroying the enemy emplacement with hand grenades. He then fearlessly took up an exposed position and placed such accurate and devastating fire that his squad was able to regain fire superiority and force the enemy to withdraw. His courageous and aggressive actions were an inspiration to all men of his squad. Private First Class Hough’s heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.