The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Timothy F. McCarthy (MCSN: 1187621), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Machine Gun Section Leader of Company F, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 25 – 26 July 1953. When a combat outpost and the main line of resistance were subjected to a vicious attack by an overwhelming force of enemy troops, Sergeant McCarthy fearlessly exposed himself to the deadly hostile mortar and artillery fire and moved about the are a in order to check the lines and to insure that the outpost’s defensive machine guns were in action and the welfare of his men was maintained. Although nearing a point of complete exhaustion, he continued to inspire his men to heroic efforts and, when the enemy threatened to overrun the position and entered the trench line, directed a daring hand-to-hand attack on the assaulting force, succeeding in repelling the enemy and in securing the vital position. Despite painful wounds sustained during the attack, he refused evacuation and continued to direct his men and offer them words of encouragement until he was overcome by his wounds. By his indomitable fighting spirit, skilled leadership and marked courage, Sergeant McCarthy served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.