The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Lieutenant, Junior Grade (MC) John F. Currin (NSN: 0-491741), United States Navy, for gallantry in action near Ajongdon, Korea, on 25 April 1951. At this time the 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, was suddenly attacked by a numerically superior enemy force and subjected to a withering barrage of small arms, automatic weapons, mortar and grenade fire. With utter disregard for his own personal safety, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Currin voluntarily exposed himself to the hail of enemy fire and established a forward aid station, ministered to the wounded and evacuated them to safety. He personally evacuated eleven stricken men under intense fire, carrying and shielding them with his own body. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Currin’s gallantry, courage and outstanding devotion to duty reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.