The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class George R. MacNamara (ASN: US 55144139), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 19 September 1952 in the vicinity of Chura -dong, North Korea. On that date, Private MacNamara was attached to a supporting platoon of Company E who, mounted on tanks, were following the advance guard. Shortly after entering disputed territory, sounds of a vicious firefight were heard from the direction of the advance platoon. Realizing the leading platoon had been ambushed, Private MacNamara jumped from the tank in which he was riding and amid a heavy barrage of enemy mortar, made his way forward, moving up the road that was being swept by the deadly fire of eight enemy machine guns, and began to coolly and skillfully treat his wounded comrades. Even though an enemy platoon on the left was hurling grenades into their midst, Private MacNamara, with complete disregard for personal safety, continued to risk his life as he moved through the curtain of fire time and again, giving words of encouragement, treating and evacuating the wounded. He remained at his duties, insuring that all casualties had been evacuated to the relative safety of the company position, and when the last elements of the rear guard withdrew, he treated their wounded as they moved. Private MacNamara’s extreme gallantry in action and consummate devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.