Hospitalman Terry L. Leitner from Scott City, Kansas, is awarded the Silver Star Medal for his brave actions and bold initiative during a mortar attack while serving as a platoon corpsman with a Marine infantry unit during Operation DOUBLE EAGLE. The award was presented by Major General Wood B. Kyle, Commanding General of the 3rd Marine Division.

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