The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private George McDurmon (MCSN: 643047), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Machine Gunner of Company E, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 May 1951. When the unit was subjected to devastating hostile automatic weapons and small arms fire while participating in an attack against a strongly defended enemy hill position, Private McDurmon bravely put his gun into action and effectively engaged the enemy, although the open terrain offered no cover from the intense hostile fire. Painfully wounded during the action, he refused medical attention and remained with his comrades to pour withering fire on the enemy emplacements until the company had seized the objective, submitting to evacuation only after the hostile force had been completely routed. By his aggressive fighting spirit, indomitable fortitude and unswerving devotion to duty in the face of enemy fire, Private McDurmon served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.