The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal David C. Jenkins (MCSN: 331749), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company G, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 25 September 1950. When his platoon was subjected to intense hostile fire and forced to take cover, Corporal Jenkins voluntarily went to the assistance of two seriously wounded Marines. Remaining with a Corpsman while the rest of the platoon withdrew from the position, he courageously stayed at the side of the casualties, administering aid and furnishing covering fire for their protection. Resolutely continuing his efforts until other members of his platoon came forward, he successfully assisted in evacuating the wounded men under cover of a smoke screen set up by his comrades. By his daring initiative, selfless determination and loyal devotion to duty in the face of grave personal risk, Corporal Jenkins upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.