The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Harry S. Hobbs (MCSN: 1098191), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Rifleman of Company G, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 10 December 1950. With his platoon receiving the brunt of a strong hostile attack, Private First Class Hobbs fearlessly remained at his post in the face of heavy and accurate enemy fire and, skillfully manning his weapon, delivered effective counterfire until the rifle failed to operate. Observing a threatened breakthrough at the platoon flank, he voluntarily moved to a position near the enemy and, with his bare hands, threw grenades at the hostile troops, inflicting severe casualties and dispersing the remainder. Courageous throughout this engagement, he continued to throw grenades until his hands became frozen and he could no longer manipulate them and, despite great pain, bravely directed and assisted others in their defense of the flank until the enemy attack had been successfully repelled. His courageous initiative, indomitable fighting spirit and staunch devotion to duty reflect great credit upon Private First Class Hobbs and the United States Naval Service.