The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Augustine E. Salazar (MCSN: 1208286), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Automatic Rifleman of Company G, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 21 June 1952. Although wounded by shrapnel when his patrol was attacked by a numerically superior enemy force employing small arms and grenades, Private First Class Salazar courageously remained at his post until ordered to withdraw. Despite his own painful wounds, he administered first aid to a seriously wounded Marine and carried him toward friendly lines until help arrived. By his exceptional courage, coolness under fire and unswerving devotion to duty, Private First Class Salazar was largely responsible for saving the life of a comrade and served to inspire all who observed him, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.