The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal [then Private First Class] John M. Buckley (ASN: US-51006621), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Medical Detachment, 24th Infantry Division Artillery, 24th Infantry Division, (then attached to Battery D, 26th Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion (Self-Propelled), 24th Infantry Division), near Pamsong-gol, Korea, on 9 October 1951. Serving as Medical Aidman, he accompanied two sections of weapons carriers in their support mission of infantry elements attacking an enemy-held objective. During the raging conflict, the friendly infantrymen were subjected to intense mortar fire and sustained several casualties. Corporal Buckley voluntarily left his comparatively protected position and fearlessly advanced under heavy enemy fire into the raging conflict to give aid to the wounded soldiers. With complete disregard for his own safety, he remained exposed to extreme danger as he ran from one position to another, skillfully administering medical treatment, providing such comfort as was possible under the adverse conditions, and supervising the evacuation of the wounded. At the end of the action, he remained in the area, despite sporadic enemy fire, until all the wounded had been cared for and removed to safety. Corporal Buckley’s courageous action, daring initiative and selfless devotion to his comrades saved many lives and reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Army Medical Service.