The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Joseph P. Bundrick (MCSN: 1304905), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Automatic Rifleman of Company I, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 27 – 28 March 1953. When his platoon’s position on a combat outpost forward of the main line of resistance, was subjected to intense artillery and mortar fire, followed by a savage enemy attack, Private First Class Bundrick fearlessly exposed himself to the devastating fire to fight his way to a destroyed machine gun emplacement which covered the enemy’s route of approach into the outpost trench and, although the target of mounting hostile small arms fire, delivered accurate and killing fire on the enemy. Although his automatic weapon was rendered inoperative and he was severely wounded by enemy mortar fire, Private First Class Bundrick refused medical treatment for his painful wounds and continued to hold his position by skillfully employing hand grenades, repeatedly exposing himself to enemy fire until the sector was reinforced by a friendly fire team. By his outstanding courage, daring initiative and unswerving devotion to duty, he contributed materially to the successful defense of the outpost and served to inspire all who observed him, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.