Corporal Omeis was a member of Company I, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. On 15 March 1951, although subjected to direct enemy fire, he fearlessly left his covered position to evacuate his wounded squad leader to a sheltered position. Shortly thereafter, he was mortally wounded.

Medals and Awards

Silver Star Medal *
Purple Heart
Combat Action Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal
Korean Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
United Nations Service Medal
Republic of Korea War Service Medal

* Silver Star Medal Citation

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Frank E. Omeis (MCSN: 648826), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a member of a Machine Gun Platoon of Company I, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 15 March 1951. With his squad leader and assistant squad leader seriously wounded by enemy fire during an attack by his platoon against a heavily fortified, well-entrenched hostile position, Corporal Omeis fearlessly left his covered position and, proceeding under direct enemy small arms and machine gun fire, brought his wounded leader to a sheltered position. Although fatally struck down while attempting to rescue the other wounded man, Corporal Omeis, by his bold initiative, heroic actions and grave concern for others, had risked his life to save that of a fellow Marine, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.