The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Gordon Wayne Mooney (MCSN: 641998), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader of Reconnaissance Company, Headquarters Battalion, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 4 November 1950. With several Marines wounded and trapped in their vehicle when the platoon was subjected to a fierce enemy attack during a motorized reconnaissance patrol near Chinhung-ni, Corporal Mooney bravely exposed himself to direct hostile small arms and mortar fire in a daring attempt to reach the stricken men and effect their rescue. Mortally wounded by enemy fire, Corporal Mooney, by his marked courage, bold initiative and selfless efforts in behalf of his comrades, served to inspire the members of his unit to greater efforts in the subsequent rescue of the casualties and thereby upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.