The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class William F. Doriot, Jr. (MCSN: 666599), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Rifleman of Company G, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 23 April 1951. With his unit subjected to a fierce, night-long enemy attack, Private First Class Doriot observed a stock pile of exposed 81-mm. mortar ammunition slightly to the rear of his position and, carrying out repeated trips in the face of concentrated enemy mortar, automatic weapons and small arms fire, succeeded in removing the ammunition to the reverse slope of the ridge. After completing the mission, he returned to his squad and again exposed himself to hostile fire to rally his men in the defense of a physical enemy onslaught. Quickly taking over the operation of an unmanned machine gun, he delivered effective fire upon the attackers and, although painfully wounded, refused evacuation, continuing to fire his weapon until the attack was repulsed. By his courageous initiative, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty, Private First Class Doriot served to inspire all who observed him and contributed materially to the success of the company, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.