The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lance Corporal Abraham McCarver, United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Rifleman, Second Platoon, Company B, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM II on 13 April 2004. During an attack on enemy forces, the amphibious assault vehicle in which Lance Corporal McCarver and his platoon were riding became disabled by enemy fire, forcing them to take cover in a nearby house. During their movement, Lance Corporal McCarver expertly provided cover fire for the rest of the Marines. Upon reaching the house, it was learned that his platoon commander was severely wounded and still in the burning vehicle. Disregarding his own safety, Lance Corporal McCarver ran through a hail of enemy fire and assisted his platoon sergeant with the rescue. Over the next hour, Lance Corporal McCarver assisted the corpsman in providing first aid, and constantly moved to various locations under fire. With his ammunition supply exhausted, Lance Corporal McCarver collected ammunition from various positions and continued the assault. When the quick reaction force arrived, he secured additional ammunition and provided cover for his Marines to recover the disabled amphibious assault vehicle. By his bold leadership, wise judgment, and complete dedication to duty, Lance Corporal McCarver reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.