The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Rodney C. Guidry (MCSN: 1185769), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader of Company D, Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 7 August 1952. While leading a relief patrol through intense hostile small arms fire, Private First Class Guidry established contact with the ambushed squad and immediately directed his fire team up the slope of a fiercely defended hill position. Although painfully wounded during the course of the action, he unhesitatingly participated in a second assault on another sector. Wounded again by the enemy fire and forced to withdraw from the hill position, Private First Class Guidry steadfastly refused medical treatment until the more seriously wounded casualties were evacuated. By his outstanding courage, indomitable fighting spirit and resolute determination, he served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.