Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    5th Marines

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    September 20, 1950

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant James E. Guffey (MCSN: 288957), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of a Machine Gun Section of Weapons Company, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 20 September 1950. Assigned the mission of supporting the attack of the infantry company by machine gun fire, Sergeant Guffey skillfully reorganized his section and quickly established a base of fire which was so accurately directed against enemy positions that the company moved forward with little difficulty. Repeatedly exposing himself to heavy enemy fire to inspire and encourage his men, he refused to be evacuated when he was seriously and painfully wounded and declined medical treatment until the objective was taken. His courage, outstanding leadership and steadfast devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Sergeant Guffey and the United States Naval Service.