The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Otis W. S. Corman (MCSN: 0-24745), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Pilot of a Plane and a Flight Leader of Marine All Weather Fighter Squadron FIVE HUNDRED THIRTEEN (VMF(AW)-513), in action against enemy aggressor forces near Hagaru-ri, Korea on 7 December 1950. With the enemy occupying strategic machine gun and mortar positions covering a roadblock which impeded the advance of the FIRST Marine Division Convoy, Captain Corman executed vital close air support attacks over the mountainous terrain in a brave attempt to silence the hostile strong points. Advised of the hazardous conditions existing within the area by the control center operating from a radio jeep, he boldly let down through the low overcast to carry out four daring night assaults on the enemy, thereby exposing the targets to succeeding flights which attacked and neutralized the opposition. His marked courage, professional skill and unswerving devotion to duty were contributing factors in the ultimate success of the operation and reflect the highest credit upon Captain Corman and the United States Naval Service.