The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Hospitalman James Robert Duffin (NSN: 3028923), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Company Corpsman, attached to Company E, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in action against enemy aggressor forces near Koto-ri, Korea on 29 November 1950. When his company was subjected to a strong attack by a numerically superior enemy force, Hospitalman Duffin repeatedly exposed himself to heavy hostile small-arms, machine-gun and mortar fire to administer aid to the many wounded Marines. Moving from position to position, he carried two wounded Marines to a protected area and rendered medical assistance. While crossing an open, enemy fire-swept area to aid a third casualty, he was mortally wounded by hostile automatic weapons fire. By his courageous actions in saving others at the cost of his own life, Hospitalman Duffin served to inspire all members of his unit. His fortitude, daring initiative and steadfast devotion to duty throughout were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.