Marshall B. Tator

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Marshall B. Tator (0-1290333), First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Platoon Leader of Company I, 3d Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 23 March 1951, the 3d Platoon of Company I, under Lieutenant Tator’s command, attacked the left flank of a ridge overlooking the town of Uijongbu, Korea. Placing himself within range of the enemy fire, Lieutenant Tator pointed out targets and assisted in directing automatic weapons fire on the foe’s entrenched positions. During the final phase of the attack, he aggressively rallied his troops and supporting weapons into such an overwhelming force that the enemy was severely beaten and withdrew in disorder. Lieutenant Tator’s exceptional gallantry and outstanding leadership reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service.