The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Hospital Corpsman Third Class Jack Holtz (NSN: 7532746), United States Naval Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with a Marine Infantry Company of the FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 9 September 1951. Serving as Company Corpsman, Hospital Corpsman Third Class Holtz displayed exceptional courage and devotion to duty when the company was subjected to a devastatingly accurate enemy mortar and artillery barrage, causing numerous casualties. Exposing himself fearlessly and with complete disregard for his own safety to the intense enemy fire, he skillfully treated six of his comrades, and then attempted to carry one seriously wounded man to safety. When the intensity of the enemy fire increased, he courageously threw himself over his helpless comrade to shield him, and was himself painfully wounded. His great personal bravery and unhesitating care of his comrades were an inspiration to all members of the command. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Holtz’s heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.