The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Jackie Edwin Parsons (MCSN: 615904), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Radioman in Headquarters and Service Company, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 22 September 1951. Although severely wounded when his ten-man squad unknowingly entered a mine field, Corporal Parsons heroically concealed the extent of his own wounds, realizing that the immediately available Corpsman could treat only a few of the seven men wounded. Despite intense pain, he courageously continued to radio for help, successfully obtaining additional medical aid and stretchers, which contributed immeasurably to saving the lives of many of those wounded, although he himself later died of his wounds. By his unwavering determination and inspiring devotion to duty in the face of grave personal risk, Corporal Parsons upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.