The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Hospitalman Warren Rod Hammett (NSN: 9959723), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with a Marine Infantry Battalion of the FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 30 September 1950. During an enemy night attack on his unit, Hospitalman Hammett acting as a Company Corpsman, fearlessly and courageously crawled across open ground infested by enemy grenade and machine gun fire to administer aid to several of the wounded. While on his voluntary mission and after administering aid to several of the wounded he was mortally wounded. By his heroic actions several of the wounded were given aid much earlier than would otherwise have been possible, resulting in saving several lives. His conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty were an inspiration to all men and contributed in large measure to his company repulsing the enemy attack and regaining the fire superiority. Hospitalman Hammett’s heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.