The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Jack N. Coley (MCSN: 570255), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Machine Gun Ammunition Carrier in Weapons Company, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces on the outskirts of Seoul, Korea, on 26 September 1950. Although seriously wounded while voluntarily manning a machine gun after its gunner had been fatally wounded during a company attack on strong hostile positions, Private First Class Coley staunchly continued to remain at his post and, despite severe pain from his wounds, delivered accurate and effective fire on the enemy until flanking patrols overran the hostile emplacements. By his courageous initiative, indomitable fighting spirit and inspiring devotion to duty, Private First Class Coley upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.