The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Hospitalman Third Class Fioramante G. Baggio (NSN: 5536512), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Corpsman attached to a Marine Infantry Company of the FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in Korea, on 27 and 28 November 1950. Serving as a Corpsman attached to a rifle company, Hospital Corpsman Third Class Baggio consistently performed his duties in an exceptionally efficient manner. On 27 and 28 November when his company was subjected to an all night attack by an estimated two battalions of enemy, he utilized the only available tent in the area and organized and maintained a central aid station to care for the casualties. Throughout the night and while under enemy small arms, grenade and mortar fire, with complete disregard for his own personal safety he voluntarily made repeated trips to the front lines in order to aid the casualties. When no stretcher bearers were available and on his own initiative, he organized evacuation teams and directed movement of the casualties to his aid station. Through his tireless efforts and skillful treatment many of his comrades were saved. When it became apparent that their position could not be maintained, he again organized parties to move the casualties through the infiltrated enemy and under fire to the safety of friendly lines. During the subsequent move of our forces through the encircling enemy he continued to care for the wounded in the same daring and resourceful manner until seriously wounded himself. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Baggio’s heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.