The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Hospitalman Warren Rod Hammett (NSN: 9959723), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with a Marine Infantry Company of the FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), as a Corpsman attached to a heavy machine gun section which was supporting the Infantry Company, when the enemy launched a sustained and close-in attack on the company positions on 27 September 1950 in Korea. When he learned that many casualties were occurring some distance from his position, he voluntarily and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, moved forward through heavy enemy small arms and machine gun fire to administer aid to the casualties. In the thickest of the fight, he was heard calling out that he was a Corpsman and was searching for the wounded. On four separate occasions he went forward in this manner and was successful on each trip to find, administer aid and assist in evacuating casualties. Later in the action, while performing his duties, he was mortally wounded by enemy mortar fire and heroically gave his life for his country. His aggressive actions materially aided the wounded Marines in receiving medical aid much earlier than would otherwise have been possible, resulting in saving several lives. His conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty were an inspiration to all men and contributed in large measure to his company repulsing the enemy attack and regaining the fire superiority. Hospitalman Hammett’s heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.