Silas J. Titus’ Silver Star citation

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

FIRST LIEUTENANT SILAS J. TITUS,
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE

for service as set forth in the following

CITATION:

“For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while attached to Company G, Second Battalion, Twenty-fifth Marines, Fourth Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Tinian, Marianas Islands, 24 July 1944. With the platoon on his left suffering heavy casualties and the entire company advance temporarily halted by fire from a heavily fortified hostile strong point, First Lieutenant Titus unhesitatingly left his position of comparative safety and, fearlessly exposing himself to the merciless barrage, moved to an open area on his left flank to direct the evacuation of the wounded. By his daring initiative, gallant fortitude and cool and courageous action in the face of grave danger, First Lieutenant Titus contributed materially to the success of our forces in this hazardous campaign and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

For the President,
/s/ John L. Sullivan
Secretary of the Navy