The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major George E. Jenkins (MCSN: 0-24952), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Pilot of a Plane in Marine Photographic Squadron ONE in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 16 September 1952. Encountering heavy and accurate anti-aircraft fire, and in constant danger of attack by enemy aircraft while flying on a vital photo-reconnaissance mission, Major Jenkins flew repeated runs over the assigned targets on set courses at a constant altitude. As a result of his courageous and determined action, he obtained full coverage of the target area to provide photographic intelligence of material value to friendly forces in planning future operations against the enemy. By his outstanding airmanship, resolute determination and inspiring devotion to duty in the face of enemy fire, Major Jenkins upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.