The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Hospital Corpsman Terrance William O’Donnell (NSN: 3040513), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with a Marine infantry company of the FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in Korea on 25 June 1952. Hospitalman O’Donnell, serving with a rifle platoon on a combat outpost forward of the main line of resistance, displayed exceptional courage and devotion to duty when the position was attacked and overrun by a numerically superior enemy force. Although seriously wounded, he continued to expose himself to heavy enemy small arms and artillery fire, moving about the trench line from bunker to bunker giving aid where needed and personally carrying wounded men to cover until he collapsed and died of his wounds, gallantly giving his life for his country. His heroic actions were directly responsible for the saving of the lives of several Marines. Hospitalman O’Donnell’s display of outstanding courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.