The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Richard Patrick Jobb, United States Navy, for gallantry in action on January 26, 1943, while serving as a Corpsman attached to the SECOND Marine Division near Mamara River, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. Responding promptly to a call for aid from a patrol subjected to enemy machine gun crossfire, Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Jobb rushed forward 150 yards through intense Japanese sniper fire and gave medical assistance to the seriously wounded until he himself was killed by enemy fire. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.