The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Dorris L. Goodwin (MCSN: 1172347), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Automatic Rifleman of Company C, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 6 October 1952. Participating in the defense of an outpost well forward of the main line of resistance during a fanatical enemy assault, accompanied by a murderous barrage of mortar and artillery fire, Private First Class Goodwin realized that only he and one other Marine were left to defend the left flank and, bravely moving forward to an exposed area, expertly delivered deadly counterfire upon the advancing hostile forces. When the enemy entered the friendly trenches and attempted to move through the position, he unhesitatingly moved to more exposed areas and continued to deliver his fire upon the hostile troops, forcing them to abandon their assault. By his outstanding courage, indomitable fighting spirit and resolute determination, Private First Class Goodwin served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.