The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Thomas H. Fitzpatrick (MCSN: 1327707), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Rifleman of Company F, Second Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 26 July 1953. Observing a seriously wounded Marine wandering aimlessly 400 yards in front of the protective barbed wire on the main line of resistance, Private Fitzpatrick unhesitatingly left the comparative safety of the trench line and raced through a hail of hostile mortar and sniper fire to assist the stricken man. Leading his wounded comrade to a covered position, he administered first aid and again exposed himself to the heavy enemy fire to cover the retirement of a Corpsman and the wounded Marine back to friendly lines. By his inspiring initiative, cool courage and selfless efforts in behalf of another, Private Fitzpatrick was directly instrumental in saving the life of the critically wounded man and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.