George K. Kissinger’s Silver Star citation

BY DIRECTION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
THE SILVER STAR
IS PRESENTED TO
HOSPITALMAN GEORGE K. KISSINGER
UNITED STATES NAVY

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Hospitalman George K. Kissinger (NSN: 4288390), 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 5 February 1953. Serving as a Platoon Corpsman, Hospitalman Kissinger displayed outstanding courage, initiative and devotion to duty. When the unit of which he was a member was engaged in fortifying a position on the mail line of resistance, they were subjected to devastating artillery fire. During the barrage, one of the Marines was mortally wounded and two others severely injured. Expressing complete disregard for his personal safety, he fearlessly rushed over two hundred yards of open terrain and reached one of the stricken men. Although painfully wounded, he courageously administered aid to his injured comrade and then assisted in the evacuation. Refusing medical treatment, he returned to the exposed area to assure that there were no more casualties in need of aid. Only with the knowledge that his assistance was no longer urgently needed did he submit to treatment of his wounds. Hospitalman Kissinger’s gallant and courageous actions together with his indomitable spirit served as an inspiration to all who observed him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service