The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Hospitalman Stanley Leonard Sypniewski (NSN: 3034019), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Corpsman attached to Company G, 3d Battalion, 7th Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 13 August 1952. With his company defending a strategic sector of “Bunker Hill” in the face of a heavy enemy bombardment, Hospitalman Sypniewski bravely exposed himself to hostile mortar and artillery fire to treat the wounded and to ensure their prompt evacuation. Refusing to seek cover, he constantly moved across the fire-swept terrain to administer aid to the casualties in other areas. Mortally wounded by enemy shell fragments while attempting to reach a stricken Marine, Hospitalman Sypniewski, by his outstanding courage, daring initiative and selfless efforts in behalf of his comrades, 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.