John M. Basel

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to John M. Basel (0-102818), First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Headquarters and Service Company, 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on April 13, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, First Lieutenant Basel upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.