The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class John R. Lamoreaux (MCSN: 459519), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Headquarters Company, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, 4 April 1945. When his company was temporarily pinned down by intense hostile mortar and small-arms fire, Private First Class Lamoreaux observed that two Marines had been wounded in front of the lines. Despite the hail of enemy fire, he went forward and succeeded in removing both casualties to cover. When another Marine was wounded, he again moved forward and carried him to safety. By his courageous initiative and unselfish devotion to duty, Private First Class Lamoreaux upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.