The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Hospital Corpsman Second Class Walter Phillip Seel, Jr. (NSN: B-411492), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Corpsman with Battery G, Third Battalion, Twelfth Marines, THIRD Marine Division, in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam, on 25 February 1969. During the early morning hours, Battery G was occupying a position at First Support Base Neville in Quang Tri Province, when the base came under intense mortar and rocket fire supporting an assault by a large North Vietnamese Army force which subsequently penetrated the friendly perimeter. In the initial moments of the attack, Petty Officer Seel observed a wounded Marine lying in an area dangerously exposed to hostile fire. Unhesitatingly, he maneuvered across the fire-swept terrain to the side of the casualty, and skillfully administered first aid to his injured comrade. Undaunted by the enemy grenades and satchel charges impacting near him, he resolutely continued his valiant efforts until he was mortally wounded. By his courage, unfaltering determination and selfless devotion to duty, Petty Officer Seel inspired all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.