The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Jake Neil Voermans (MCSN: 632720), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader in Company D, Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 24 September 1950. Observing a member of his fire team wounded and lying in an open fire-swept area, Corporal Voermans unhesitatingly left the protection of his own position and ran to the aid of the wounded Marine. While attempting to bring the casualty to a position of cover, Corporal Voermans was himself fatally wounded. His courageous initiative and heroic action were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.