The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Hospitalman Richard T. Sweere (NSN: 3182394), 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 10 February 1951. Hospitalman Sweere, serving as a Corpsman in an infantry platoon, displayed outstanding skill, courage and confidence in the performance of his duties. While advancing along a narrow trail on an independent mission, his platoon was attacked by numerically superior enemy forces, and he, though subjected to direct enemy small arms, mortar and machine gun fire, continually moved through the platoon administering first aid to the wounded Marines. Although painfully wounded in the initial attack, he refused to be evacuated and continued to fearlessly expose himself to the heavy enemy fire in order to treat the increasing number of casualties. After the enemy attack had been repulsed, he remained at his post, still refusing evacuation and organized and directed stretcher parties to carry the wounded to the nearest aid station. His aggressive actions, devotion to duty and complete disregard for his own personal safety set an example for all who served with him and were directly instrumental in saving the lives of numerous wounded Marines. Hospitalman Sweere’s heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.