Name of Award
Silver Star

Year Awarded
1953

Details behind Award:
Awarded for actions during the Korean War

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Hospitalman Third Class Jay Leslie Guiver (NSN: 2604348), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Corpsman with Headquarters and Service Company, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 26 and 27 March 1953. Volunteering to accompany a platoon far forward of the main line of resistance to assist in evacuating the casualties sustained during a counterattack on an enemy-held outpost, Hospitalman Third Class Guiver bravely exposed himself to intense hostile artillery and mortar fire upon reaching the devastated area and administered timely medical aid to the wounded. Skillfully directing teams to search the area for casualties, he instructed his comrades in the treatment of the stricken men until the first evacuation unit had departed, and rushed to the forward elements of the action in the face of deadly enemy small-arms fire to carry the wounded to a sheltered position for medical assistance. Although thrown to the ground by the bursts of hostile rounds landing nearby and suffering from shock and concussion, he steadfastly refused to be evacuated and continued to administer aid to the wounded. By his exceptional courage, marked fortitude and selfless efforts in behalf of his comrades, Hospitalman Third Class Guiver served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

General Orders: Authority: Board of Awards: Serial 586 (July 3, 1953)
Action Date: March 26 & 27, 1953
Service: Navy
Rank: Hospitalman Third Class
Company: Corpsman (Attached), Headquarters and Service Company
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Regiment: 5th Marines
Division: 1st Marine Division

Guiver, Jay Leslie, PO3