The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal James D. Barrone (MCSN: 1219503), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Machine Gun Squad Leader of Company A, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 24 October 1952. Although seriously wounded when a direct hit destroyed the bunker he and two comrades were occupying during an intense enemy artillery barrage, Corporal Barrone quickly removed the two Marines from the damaged shelter and, despite the intense pain of his wounds and the continuing enemy fire, skillfully administered first aid to the stricken man. Unable to put on his shoes because of his severely wounded feet, he unhesitatingly ran barefoot through three hundred yards of rock and shrapnel-filled trench line. Forced to crawl through the trench on repeated occasions to evade hostile fire, he succeeded in reaching the platoon command post to obtain additional aid for his companions. After receiving medical treatment, he requested permission to remain on the lines with three remaining members of his squad and, throughout the entire afternoon and night, supervised the operation of three machine guns despite the critical condition of his wounds which made it almost impossible to move. By his courageous initiative, marked fortitude and selfless efforts in behalf of others, Corporal Barrone served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.