Thurman B. Yates

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Thurman B. Yates (2130708), Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Headquarters and Service Company, 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on March 24, 1967. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Lance Corporal Yates upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.