The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Hospital Corpsman Third Class Andrew H. Evans (NSN: 4168782), 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 15 – 16 September 1952. Serving as Senior Corpsman, Hospital Corpsman Third Class Evans displayed outstanding courage, initiative and devotion to duty. He voluntarily accompanied a night reconnaissance patrol forward of the main line of resistance. When one of the patrol members accidentally set off an enemy land mine and although painfully wounded himself, he administered immediate medical assistance to five wounded Marines. Hampered by total darkness and the enemy forces entrenched nearby, he skillfully prepared the casualties for evacuation and personally assisted a seriously wounded Marine in the difficult and exhausting return trip through flooded rice paddies to friendly lines. Upon returning to the company aid station, he continued his duties, refusing medical aid for himself until the other casualties had been treated. His indomitable spirit, courage and selfless devotion to duty were instrumental in saving the lives of at least two of his comrades. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Evans’ gallant and courageous actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.