The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal John P. Foster (MCSN: 1151912), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as Clerk of Company I, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 12 – 13 August 1952. When a friendly unit was pinned down and isolated by devastating enemy mortar and artillery fire while attacking an outpost position far forward of the main line of resistance, Corporal Foster voluntarily organized teams of indigenous personnel to convoy vitally needed supplies to the beleaguered unit. Dauntlessly advancing through the intense hostile fire, he made trips on an average of every twenty minutes throughout the night, delivering sufficient supplies to enable the friendly force to conduct operations for at least twenty-four hours and, on return trips, carried wounded personnel to a point from which they could be safely evacuated. Although seriously wounded and rendered temporarily blind and deaf after several trips under heavy fire, he refused evacuation and resumed his mission of supplying the isolated friendly company, thereby undoubtedly saving the stricken unit from annihilation. By his outstanding courage, indomitable fortitude and heroic actions in the face of enemy fire, Corporal Foster contributed materially to the success achieved by the company in repulsing the hostile force and served to inspire all who observed him, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.