The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal George Murphy Williams, Jr. (MCSN: 654716), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader in Company E, Second Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 10 June 1951. Observing a seriously wounded member of his fire team lying helpless in an exposed position during a fierce assault against the enemy, Corporal Williams although struck in the chest by hostile small arms fire, unhesitatingly ran forward to reach the casualty and succeeded in dragging him to safety before he himself fell, succumbing to his wounds. By his heroic initiative, valiant determination and selfless devotion to duty in the face of heavy odds, Corporal Williams served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.