Richard S. Yale

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Richard S. Yale (1168486), Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Marine Aircraft Group 18 (MAG-18), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on February 23, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Gunnery Sergeant Yale upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.