The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Hospital Corpsman Second Class Sterling L. Bruce, Jr. (NSN: 3569231), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with a Marine Infantry Company of the FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces near Younodongpo-ri, Korea, on 20 September 1950. Hospital Corpsman Second Class Bruce was serving as a Company Corpsman when his company was attacked during the dim light of dawn by a numerically superior enemy force employing machine guns, automatic weapons, grenades and small arms and supported by four tanks. Observing a Marine become a casualty well forward of the company’s front lines, he fearlessly exposed himself to the heavy enemy fire and proceeded to the side of the fallen man. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, he remained in the enemy fire-swept area giving aid to the casualty. While rendering aid, the wounded Marine succumbed and although subjected to enemy fire, he removed the Marine to a position of cover prior to making his way back to his own lines. His actions were an inspiration to all who observed him. Hospital Corpsman Second Class Bruce’s heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.