“For extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 8 March to 30 April, 18 May to 30 June, and 3 August to 29 September 1951. Carrying out ‘round-the-clock’ combat flights during these periods, often under hazardous conditions of weather and terrain, the First Marine Aircraft Wing, Reinforced, provided unparalleled close air support for friendly ground forces, effectively reducing the enemy’s power to resist and contributing materially to the sweeping victories achieved by our ground forces. Operating continuously in the most advanced areas under fire, the Wing consistently maintained a high degree of combat readiness and struck savage blows to inflict tremendous damage and heavy casualties upon the enemy. Individually capable and determined, the gallant officers and men of this indomitable team achieved a distinctive combat record during a period of vital operations against a stubborn foe. This record is a lasting tribute to the courage and fighting spirit of all members of the First Marine Aircraft Wing, Reinforced, and reflects the highest credit upon the United States Naval Service.” All organic units (excepting Marine Fighting Squadrons 214 and 323 for the periods 8 March to 30 April 1951 and 18 May to 30 June 1951, and Marine Observation Squadron 6 for the entire three periods) and the following reinforcing units of the First Marine Aircraft Wing participated in operations against enemy aggressor forces in Korea during one or more of the above cited periods: 1st 90mm Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion and Ground Control Approach Unit 41M. For the President, CHARLES S. THOMAS _Secretary of the Navy_ Bibliography DOCUMENTS Department of the Army. Joint Daily Situation Reports, December 1950-March 1952. Reports and Orders (1950–1952) R&O File, HQMC Historical. Smith, Oliver P. MajGen, USMC. Chronicle of the Operations of the First Nine Months of the Korean War, 1950–1951. MS. Manuscript File, HQMC Historical. ----. Notes on the Operation of the 1st Marine Division During the First Nine Months of the Korean War, 1950–1951. MS. Manuscript File, HQMC Historical. U.S. Air Force. U.S. Air Force Historical Study Number 72 (Continuation of Army Historical Study Number 71), “U.S. Air Force Operations in Korean Conflict 1 November 1950 to 30 June 1952.” July 1955. UHR File, HQMC Historical. U.S. Marine Corps. Interviews with participants in the Korean War, 1950–54. Interviews (Korea) File, HQMC Historical. ----. Letters and comments from participants in the Korean War. Comments File, HQMC Historical. ----. Letters, memoranda, narratives, and statements received by Historical Branch, G-3, concerning Korean operations. Monograph and Comments File, HQMC Historical.