The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Lieutenant, Junior Grade (Chaplain) Thomas A. Newman, Jr. (NSN: 0-409192), United States Navy, for meritorious achievement in connection with operations against the enemy while serving with a Marine Infantry Battalion in Korea from 20 September 1952 to 17 May 1953. Serving as the Battalion Chaplain, Lieutenant, Junior Grade Newman displayed exceptional ability, initiative and devotion to duty. Working long hours under adverse conditions, he personally met each casualty as he arrived at the aid stations, regardless of the hour, both day and night. He wrote the relatives of each man, regardless of the seriousness of the disability and followed the initial correspondence with progress report letters. He spent countless hours traveling to various aid stations and hospitals where casualties of the battalion had been evacuated for treatment. Despite the extreme danger, he often held religious services on the main line of resistance and voluntarily advanced to the outpost positions forward of the main lines in order to be of service to the Marines in these exposed areas. Through his determined efforts and understanding attitude, he restored confidence in many of the battle-weary Marines who had been sent to rear areas as a result of excessive front line duty. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Newman’s exceptional devotion to the men of the battalion and his tireless efforts in their behalf were an inspiration to all who observed him. His actions throughout were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.