The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class John Kevin Reagan (MCSN: 1097169), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with the Mobile Supply Section of Company C, First Amphibian Tractor Battalion, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea, on 22 September 1950. Observing a wounded Marine during an intense enemy mortar barrage, Private First Class Reagan immediately ran to the aid of the wounded man despite the intense hostile fire. Struck by shrapnel from an enemy mortar shell while attempting to remove the casualty to a covered position, he received a mortal wound. His fortitude and selfless devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Private First Class Reagan and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.