The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Gordon L. Phillips (MCSN: 327533), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Jeep Driver of Company F, Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 24 September 1950. With his company engaged in a heavy fire fight during the night, Private Phillips made repeated trips over a mined road subjected to enemy small arms, mortar and anti-tank fire to supply ammunition to his company. When an adjacent company’s supply vehicle was destroyed by mines and the driver killed, he voluntarily took over the supply function for both companies, constantly exposing himself to hostile fire throughout the night and into the following morning. By his daring initiative, perseverance and courage, Private Phillips contributed materially to the success of both companies’ missions and his selfless devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.