The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Hospital Corpsman First Class William S. Trent (NSN: 6372926), United States Naval Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with a Marine Artillery Battalion of the FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 4 December 1950. Hospital Corpsman First Class Trent, serving as a Corpsman, was with his battalion in convoy, during the displacement from Yudam-ni to Hagaru-ri. On two occasions his convoy was attacked by numerically superior enemy forces, employing small arms, machine gun, mortar and grenade fire. Heedless of his own personal safety he fearlessly exposed himself to enemy fire and in company with another Corpsman moved among the casualties to administer first aid and assistance. Upon reaching the more seriously wounded, he assisted in carrying them to covered positions and after administering aid, making them as comfortable as could be under such adverse conditions. Working his way back and forth over approximately 200 yards of enemy fire-swept area on three different occasions, he supplied first aid and assistance to almost all of the casualties. His actions were an inspiration to all members of his battalion and undoubtedly saved many wounded Marines from receiving further wounds. Hospital Corpsman First Class Trent’s heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.