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CAMP LEJEUNE -- The Navy honored a Camp Lejeune corpsman on Thursday for his actions in Afghanistan.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Simson was given the Silver Star during the ceremony. Commanders say Simson’s patrol was ambushed in July 2007, but he continued caring for wounded servicemen. Officers say he exposed himself to enemy fire repeatedly over a seven-hour period.

Simson says he’s humbled by the award.

"There were other guys, other Marines, other soldiers who were there that day who weren't recognized who were just as brave,” said Simson. “Their bravery spurred me on to action."

After the attack, Simson set up a casualty collection point while continuing to care for about 17 wounded people.