The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Hospital Corpsman Third Class Gilman D. Duffy, 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 in Korea on 19 April 1953. Serving as a Corpsman, Hospital Corpsman Third Class Duffy displayed outstanding courage, initiative and devotion to duty. He was a member of a unit that was effecting a relief of a vital combat outpost position located far forward of the main line of resistance. During the relief, an enemy mortar round landed causing several casualties. Although critically wounded, he courageously began applying first aid to the wounds of his injured comrades. Expressing complete disregard for his personal condition, he refused medical attention and continued administering aid until he was again painfully wounded and rendered unconscious. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Duffy’s gallant and courageous actions combined with his indomitable spirit served as an inspiration to all who observed him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.