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Subject = AWARD RECOMMENDATONS                                            

Folder Title = AWARD RECOMMENDATIONS                                                                           

Parent Organization = 1 MEF       

Unit  = 2ND MARDIV  

Box ID = BX600094

File Cabinet = Week-51 

File Room = dec96_classified    




                                      UNCLASSIFIED

                                       PROPOSED CITATION

             The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
         SILVER STAR MEDAL to


                                   CAPTAIN RICHARD M. MARINO


                              UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE


         for service as set forth in the following
         CITATION:

             *For    conspicuous gallantry and       intrepidity in action during
         OPERATION DESERT STORM while serving as Commanding Officer, Company S,
         4th Light Armored Infantry Battalion, attached to 6th Marines(-)(Rein),
         2d Marine Division, FMF, in hostile action in the Emirate of Kuwait from
         23-24 February 1991. Under the cover of darkness on 23 February, Captain
         Marino moved his force to locate the forward edge of the extensive
         minefield and fortified positions established by the Iraqi Army.
         Initially locating an enemy minefield in an unexpected location and
         orientation,     Capt Marino deployed security forces and moved to
         personally determine and mark the entry points. Without regard for his
         personal safety he repeatedly moved along a 4000 meter frontage within
         close proximity of enemy activity, around enemy positions, obstacles,
         and heavily mined areas until all entry points were marked. His
         courageous    actions allowed the       three forward mechanized assault
         battalions of 6th Marines to move full speed on G-Day from attack
         positions directly into the enemy defensive barrier, significantly
         increasing the speed of the attack and shock effect on the enemy. Once
         through the breach on 24 February, Capt Marino moved his force through
         intense enemy small arms, heavy machine guns, 23mm and 82mm mortar fire,
         to cover the dangerously exposed right flank of the regiment. Quickly
         sizing the situation he deftly maneuvered his forces,               called in
         supporting arms and attacked the enemy strongpoint.          His calm, rapid
         actions under fire, resulted in the enemy being outflanked, the capture
         of over 350 enemy prisoners, and the destruction of four enemy artillery
         pieces. By his daring actions and loyal devotion to duty in the face of
         personal risk,     Captain Marino upheld the highest traditions of the
         United States Naval Service'.




                                              For the President,


















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File Cabinet = Week-51
Box ID = BX600094
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Parent Organization = 1 MEF
Folder Title = AWARD RECOMMENDATIONS
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Subject = AWARD RECOMMENDATONS
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Queued for Declassification = 01-JAN-1980
Short Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Long Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Permanent Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Non-Health Related Document = 01-JAN-1980
Declassified = 24-MAR-1997