The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Hospitalman Third Class Francis Phillip Murphy (NSN: 9549443), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Corpsman attached to Company I, 3d Battalion, 5th Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 4 – 5 September 1952. Although he had recently completed his tour of duty in the front lines, Hospitalman Third Class Murphy unhesitatingly volunteered to replace a wounded Corpsman at an outpost well in advance of the main line of resistance and constantly exposed himself to heavy enemy artillery and mortar fire to give aid to the wounded. When a nearby bunker was hit by hostile fire, he immediately left the comparative safety of his own position to go to the aid of the stricken men and, while trying to reach his objective, was instantly killed by the explosion of an enemy shell. By his outstanding courage, indomitable spirit and selfless efforts in behalf of his comrades, Hospitalman Third Class Murphy served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.