The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private David Allen Schrum (MCSN: 443357), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Jeep Driver in Weapons Company, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 25 September 1950. While his Battalion was under intense enemy fire, Private Schrum repeatedly volunteered to drive to the front lines to evacuate the wounded in his jeep. Although painfully wounded in the hand on one occasion when he left his jeep to assist in carrying the wounded from the battle line, he refused medical attention and continued to assist in the evacuation of the casualties for a period of approximately four hours while under intense hostile fire, until all the wounded were removed from the front lines. His outstanding courage and initiative reflect great credit upon Private Schrum and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.