The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal John Wilson (MCSN: 1169096), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Rifleman of Company H, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 27 October 1952. When the only means of communication with the main line of resistance was destroyed by intense enemy small arms, mortar and artillery fire during a company attack on a vital hill mass which had been previously overrun by the enemy, Corporal Wilson unhesitatingly assumed the duties of runner and maintained contact with the elements on the main lines. As the hostile bombardment increased in intensity and the attacking unit was forced to seek cover, he fearlessly continued to move about the exposed terrain to carry messages. When one of the machine gunners was wounded, he immediately manned the weapon and delivered devastating fire until another member of the squad could relieve him. Throughout the entire action he carried his wounded comrades to cover and administered aid to them. Although painfully wounded himself, he continued to assist others until he fell from exhaustion and was subsequently evacuated. By his resourceful initiative, marked courage and selfless devotion to duty, Corporal Wilson served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.