The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Hospitalman Keith Edward Hohmann (NSN: 2885448), 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 25 July 1953. Serving as a Corpsman, Hospitalman Hohmann displayed outstanding courage, initiative and devotion to duty. When the company’s sector of the main line of resistance was subjected to devastating enemy mortar and artillery fire, he courageously and with complete disregard for his personal safety moved into the battered trenchline in order to render first aid treatment to the many casualties and direct their evacuation. Upon being severely injured when an enemy shell exploded close to him, he refused to submit to treatment of his wounds and continued to give treatment and aid in the evacuation of his wounded comrades. Throughout the night he repeatedly exposed himself to the murderous hostile fire as he gave first aid to the many wounded. Only after the action had ceased and he had insured himself that all casualties had been treated, did he finally rest. Hospitalman Hohmann’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.