The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Hospitalman Third Class George C. Lemons (NSN: 2291960), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Corpsman with a Marine Infantry Company of the FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in Korea, on 31 August 1951. When the platoon was suddenly brought under a devastating burst of fire from a well-concealed enemy bunker during an attack against strongly defended hostile positions, Hospitalman Third Class Lemons observed four wounded comrades lying in front of friendly lines and immediately crawled forward under enemy observation to administer first aid to the most seriously wounded man. With another burst of enemy fire shattering the immediate area and mortally wounding the stricken Marine while he was being treated, Hospitalman Third Class Lemons courageously refused to seek cover and fearlessly moved throughout the danger area, rendering medical treatment to the three other casualties and assisting them to safety. By his daring initiative, outstanding bravery and selfless efforts in behalf of others, Hospitalman Third Class Lemons served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.