The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Gunnery Sergeant David A. Jarvis, United States Marine Corps, for heroic service in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving as Platoon Sergeant, 1st Platoon, Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Afghanistan, from 16 June 2010 to 19 November 2010 in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Throughout this period, Gunnery Sergeant Jarvis participated in more than 70 combat patrols, 40 direct engagements with Taliban forces, and five complex ambushes resulting in 52 enemy killed in action and countless wounded. On 30 July 2010, while conducting combat operations in southeast Marjah, his element was caught in a complex ambush involving multiple mutually supporting Taliban positions. During the course of the ensuing fight, he exposed himself multiple times to enemy fire as he directed and redirected friendly fires. His bold and decisive actions led the patrol to maneuver out of multiple kill zones and advance on an ever elusive enemy. In doing so, the patrol was able to kill and wound several other Taliban fighters. On 16 August 2010, his patrol was caught in an ambush by a platoon-sized enemy force. After an hour of heavy fighting and enemy forces putting up strong resistance, he decisively moved into the open to fire a Light Anti-Armor Weapon rocket. As the enemy attempted to reinforce, he continued to identify targets and direct fires until close air support assets were able to arrive on scene and destroy the enemy. His heroic actions during the fight undoubtedly saved the lives of his Marines. By his extraordinary guidance, zealous initiative, and total dedication to duty, Gunnery Sergeant Jarvis reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.