SILVER STAR CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Thomas Richard Bodell (MCSN: 867266), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader in Company E, Second Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 10 June 1951. Although wounded and knocked down the hill while leading his unit up a steep slope in the face of heavy enemy fire, Sergeant Bodell bravely regained his feet and, refusing to be evacuated to the rear for treatment, moved back up the incline to rejoin his squad. Skillfully directing the fire and movement of his team, he succeeded in advancing them to the crest of the hill where, during a final assault on the objective, in the face of intense hostile fire, he was again hit and mortally wounded. By his marked courage, aggressive leadership and unswerving devotion to duty, Sergeant Bodell served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Thomas Richard Bodell (MCSN: 867266), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader in Company E, Second Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 10 June 1951. Although wounded and knocked down the hill while leading his unit up a steep slope in the face of heavy enemy fire, Sergeant Bodell bravely regained his feet and, refusing to be evacuated to the rear for treatment, moved back up the incline to rejoin his squad. Skillfully directing the fire and movement of his team, he succeeded in advancing them to the crest of the hill where, during a final assault on the objective, in the face of intense hostile fire, he was again hit and mortally wounded. By his marked courage, aggressive leadership and unswerving devotion to duty, Sergeant Bodell served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
SILVER STAR CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Thomas Richard Bodell (MCSN: 867266), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader in Company E, Second Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 10 June 1951. Although wounded and knocked down the hill while leading his unit up a steep slope in the face of heavy enemy fire, Sergeant Bodell bravely regained his feet and, refusing to be evacuated to the rear for treatment, moved back up the incline to rejoin his squad. Skillfully directing the fire and movement of his team, he succeeded in advancing them to the crest of the hill where, during a final assault on the objective, in the face of intense hostile fire, he was again hit and mortally wounded. By his marked courage, aggressive leadership and unswerving devotion to duty, Sergeant Bodell served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Thomas Richard Bodell (MCSN: 867266), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader in Company E, Second Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 10 June 1951. Although wounded and knocked down the hill while leading his unit up a steep slope in the face of heavy enemy fire, Sergeant Bodell bravely regained his feet and, refusing to be evacuated to the rear for treatment, moved back up the incline to rejoin his squad. Skillfully directing the fire and movement of his team, he succeeded in advancing them to the crest of the hill where, during a final assault on the objective, in the face of intense hostile fire, he was again hit and mortally wounded. By his marked courage, aggressive leadership and unswerving devotion to duty, Sergeant Bodell served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
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