The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Bobbie Edward Griffin (ASN: 14054369), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the Company E, 21st Infantry Regiment, in action at Bataan, Philippine Islands, on 20 March 1942. On that date, Corporal Griffin, without regard for his own personal safety, crawled forward of the front line to aid Private First Class Jaquez, who had been seriously wounded, and, although wounded himself by a bursting mortar shell, dragged Private Jaquez with great difficulty back to his own lines. Corporal Griffin, by his prompt and gallant action, enabled Private Jaquez to reach timely and much-needed medical aid. Corporal Griffin’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.