The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant John F. Boyce (MCSN: 367132), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of Company F, Second Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 17 September 1950. Painfully wounded during an attack by his company, Sergeant Boyce steadfastly refused evacuation, resolutely continuing to lead his squad forward and directing its effective fire against the enemy until he was wounded a second time and his evacuation was ordered. By his inspiring leadership, outstanding courage and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of grave personal risk, Sergeant Boyce contributed materially to the success of his company and thereby upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.