Stanward Zeno, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Stanward Zeno, Jr. (2147012), Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company H, 2d Battalion, 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on August 17, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Lance Corporal Zeno upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.