The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Hospital Corpsman First Class Jordan Reed Walker, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a team corpsman with First Marine Special Operations Battalion in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. While conducting village stability operations on 14 June 2012 in the volatile Upper Gereshk Valley of Helmand Province, Petty Officer Walker’s team came under furious attack. During the initial volley of enemy fire, his team leader and another Marine each suffered life threatening gunshot wounds. Without hesitation and disregarding his own safety, Petty Officer Walker moved through an open field exposed to enemy fire in order to reach the wounded Marines, who were themselves lying exposed on a low rooftop. As other team members lowered the wounded down from the room, he quickly triaged and resolved the most serious wounds in order to keep both critical patients alive during transport. He joined one of the two litter teams in carrying the casualties across 150 meters of open and muddy terrain under withering enemy fire to reach the landing zone. As the evacuation helicopters approached, enemy ground fire intensified, forcing them to wave off. With complete disregard for his own protection, Petty Officer Walker shielded his wounded comrades with his own body until the enemy was suppressed and evacuation could be completed. By his bold initiative, undaunted courage, and complete dedication to duty, Petty Officer Walker reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.