The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Frank J. Iorio (MCSN: 1082380), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Rifleman of the Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 25 September 1950. While under intense enemy fire, Private First Class Iorio unhesitatingly crawled from his forward position to rescue a wounded Marine who was staggering about blindly in an apparently shocked condition. Severely wounded himself during his attempt to pull his comrade out of the line of fire, he bravely persisted in his efforts until he succeeded in drawing the wounded man to a covered position. By his selfless and heroic actions in aiding another at the risk of his own life, Private First Class Iorio upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.