MAJ. FREDERICK A. KELLOGG for extraordinary heroism as a Platoon Leader of Company E, Second Battalion, Twenty Seventh Marines, Fifth Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 25 February 1945. While his Company drove north along the west beach of the Island in a costly attempt to siege a well defended hostile position that had held up the advance for two days, Second Lieutenant Kellogg found himself the only remaining platoon leader in a disorganized Company. Fearlessly exposing himself to intense small-arms and mortar fire, he promptly reformed the shattered line. Then, leading a renewed attack, he personally directed the fire of the supporting tanks despite the necessity of exposing himself to the intense hostile fire. By his aggressive tactics, he inspired his Company to break through this strong line of enemy resistance and gain a position two hundred yards forward of the disorganized Company on the right. After setting up a defense to protect the open left flank on the beach, he directed the delivery of effective fire to effect the relief of the unit on the right. Launching a new attack, he led his Company in a relentless pursuit of the enemy for seven hundred yards, inflicting numerous casualties upon the Japanese and achieving a better defensive position for the night. His indomitable fighting spirit, gallant leadership and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Major Kellogg joined the L.O.V. in 1984 and resided in Florida. He was a life member.