The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Walter Wilfred George (MCSN: 1090672), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as an Automatic Rifleman with Company F, Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces near Yudam-ni, Korea, the night of 2 December 1950. With his platoon unable to dig in on the frozen, snow-covered ridge and under vicious attack by a hostile force of battalion strength deeply entrenched on commanding ground, Private First Class George manned his gun with skill and courage in the darkness, delivering accurate and effective fire against the fanatic attackers at close range until his gun was put out of action. Seizing his ammunition, he dashed forward under intense small-arms and automatic weapons fire to deliver it to another automatic rifleman and, remaining exposed, continued reloading magazines with his bare hands in the sub-zero temperatures. Again risking his life when a member of his squad was struck down by enemy fire in front of his position, he proceeded under blistering shellfire to the wounded man’s aid and, after evacuating him to a comparatively safe area, returned to the line with more ammunition for the rifleman. Wounded in the chest shortly thereafter, he refused to be evacuated and, although suffering intense pain, remained at his position until he lost consciousness and died. By his bold initiative, great personal valor and gallant fighting spirit, Private First Class George served to inspire others in his company to heroic efforts in holding a vitally strategic objective, and his self-sacrificing conduct throughout reflects the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.