The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant John H. Affleck (MCSN: 0-49494), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Platoon Commander of Company G, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), during operations against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 25 January 1951. With a machine gun and rifle squad position overrun during a fierce attack by the enemy against his platoon, First Lieutenant Affleck immediately effected a reorganization of his remaining men and, although subjected to heavy and accurate hostile small arms and machine gun fire, led a brilliantly executed counterattack to re-capture the vital position. Despite multiple wounds sustained during the furious action, he staunchly refused evacuation and, remaining with his platoon, deployed his men in a defensive perimeter to repel further onslaughts. Later ordered evacuated by his executive officer, First Lieutenant Affleck, by his daring and aggressive leadership, superb combat tactics and courageous devotion to duty, served as an inspiration to all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.