Jerry W. Marvel

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Jerry W. Marvel (0-70296), Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action during the period from February 1968 through August 1969, while being confined as a Prisoner of War. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Lieutenant Colonel Marvel upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.