The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Hospitalman Dorin S. Stafford (NSN: 3935209), United States Naval Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Company B, First Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 27 October 1950. Hospitalman Stafford was serving as a Corpsman in a rifle platoon on an independent outpost mission when the platoon was subjected to heavy enemy small arms, machine gun fire, and suffered numerous casualties. Without regard for his own personal safety, he exposed himself to the enemy fire to administer aid and evacuate the wounded Marines. One group of enemy succeeded in overrunning the forward elements of the platoon’s rear. The platoon was ordered to withdraw to more favorable positions when Hospitalman Stafford voluntarily rushed into the enemy hordes to aid a wounded Marine who was calling for help. His outstanding display of devotion to duty and aggressive actions were an inspiration for all members of his platoon and undoubtedly saved the lives of many wounded Marines. As a result of this action, he is missing in action. Hospitalman Stafford’s heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.