The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal George Wayne Boffo (MCSN: 926940), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader of Company G, Second Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the assault on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, on 4 May 1945. Assigned the mission of supporting a tank during an assault on strongly defended enemy caves and emplacements, Corporal Boffo courageously advanced under intense hostile small arms, automatic weapons and mortar fire. Although twice wounded by this fire, he persisted in his mission and personally located hostile positions and directed the tank’s fire on the enemy, refusing to be evacuated until all the enemy mortars and machine guns were destroyed. By his courage and determination, Corporal Boffo contributed materially to the success of this operation. His devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.