The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class John Bailey Webb (MCSN: 1080567), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Ammunition Carrier of an Anti-tank Assault Platoon of Weapons Company, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea. With his unit subjected to heavy automatic weapons fire from a strong enemy roadblock south of Hagaru-ri during the early morning of 4 December 1950, Private First Class Webb observed that the ammunition supply of a near-by machine gun unit was dangerously low. Unhesitatingly leaving his relatively safe position, he made repeated trips across the fire-swept terrain to replenish the supply, continuing his valiant efforts until fatally struck down by enemy fire. By his daring initiative, heroic actions and indomitable courage, at great risk to his own life, Private First Class Webb contributed to the success of the machine gun section in reducing the roadblock and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.