The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal William A. Dutremaine (MCSN: 652160), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of Company C, First Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 10 August 1952. When his squad was subjected to intense and accurate enemy fire during an attack on a strongly defended position far forward of the main line of resistance, Corporal Dutremaine skillfully maneuvered his men to a vantage point and directed them in delivering devastating fire upon the enemy. Although he sustained painful wounds from the intense hostile fire and his unit was completely isolated from adjacent squads, he set up an effective perimeter of defense and succeeded in holding the position, continually moving about the area to administer first aid to the wounded and to redistribute ammunition to his squad. Refusing to be evacuated, he assisted a Corpsman in establishing a covered position for the casualties and, after receiving treatment for his wounds at a forward aid station, unhesitatingly returned to his squad’s position. By his marked fortitude, aggressive fighting spirit and courageous initiative, Corporal Dutremaine served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.