FREY-EDWARD
EDWARD IVAN FREY JR.
LTJG (UDT)
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Silver Star
Awarded for actions during the Korean War
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Edward Ivan Frey, Jr. (NSN: 0-384274), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while attached to and serving with Underwater Demolition Team ONE, engaged in beach reconnaissance on the west coast of Korea. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Frey particularly distinguished himself in the face of the enemy. Serving as Officer-in-Charge of a UDT beach party which was attacked by guerrilla elements, he heroically organized and directed the withdrawal of his party from the beach. While under hostile fire, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Frey although armed only with a pistol, returned the enemy's fire in order to allow his unit to enter the water and drag their rubber boat toward an LCVP approaching the beach. After expending his ammunition he assisted in swimming another member of his unit to the pick-up area. In exposing himself to secure a line from the LCVP to the rubber boat, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Frey was wounded about the face by shrapnel. Despite his wounds he coolly continued to counsel his men and direct them to safer locations until such time as he was hit again and mortally wounded. His outstanding bravery, gallantry and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Board Serial 572 (June 8, 1951
Action Date: January 19, 1951
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant Junior Grade
Company: Underwater Demolitions Team One
Submitted by Doug Bewall RMCM USN Ret