The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Gerald L. Featherly, Jr. (MCSN: 670577), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Truck Driver of Company D, First Motor Transport Battalion, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 29 August 1951. When the convoy in which he was traveling was subjected to an intense enemy mortar barrage and the drivers were forced to leave their vehicles and seek cover, Corporal Featherly unhesitatingly left the comparative safety of his position to administer first aid to two seriously wounded comrades. Realizing that the casualties were in urgent need of skilled medical attention, he bravely exposed himself to the heavy fire to carry the wounded Marines to his truck. Although painfully wounded by hostile mortar fire while carrying the second casualty, he continued to the truck with his comrade and, despite intense pain, drove the stricken men through the barrage to the aid station. By his exceptional courage, marked fortitude and selfless efforts in behalf of his fellow Marines, Corporal Featherly served to inspire all who observed him and was greatly instrumental in saving the lives of his comrades, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.