The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Virgil R. Shaw (MCSN: 643719), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Tractor Commander in an Amphibian Tractor Section of Company A, First Amphibian Tractor Battalion, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 20 September 1950. Upon his arrival at the front lines after volunteering the services of his tractor for the evacuation of wounded Marines, Sergeant Shaw alighted from the tractor and carried out six trips by foot, returning each time with a seriously wounded Marine. Although pinned down by intense hostile fire, he fought his way through on each trip and contrived to destroy six of the enemy and capture two in the process. His courage, daring initiative and aggressive fighting spirit reflect the highest credit upon Sergeant Shaw and the United States Naval Service.