The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Quentin H. Joy (MCSN: 0-13982), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer, Company B, Third Tank Battalion, THIRD Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 1 March 1945. Proceeding on foot in order to select the best routes of approach and most effective emplacement of his weapons, Captain Joy led his tanks forward in support of a Marine infantry regiment which was attacking the Japanese. Finding himself and his tanks behind enemy lines after a maneuver of the infantry brought about a change in direction of the attack, he pushed forward through heavy small-arms and automatic fire and, although wounded by shrapnel and fully aware of his perilous position, remained in the front-line area to direct his tanks until he had completed his mission of destroying numerous enemy pillboxes and strong points. His outstanding courage, determination and inspiring leadership under fire reflect great credit upon Captain Joy and the United States Naval Service.