(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major (Field Artillery) Harry Niles Rising, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 532d Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment, in action against the enemy in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Rising, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Field Artillery) Harry Niles Rising, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 532d Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment, in action against the enemy at Hollandia, New Guinea, in April 1944. During the Japanese bombing of White Beach, Major Rising demonstrated bravery in exposing himself to extreme danger while rescuing the wounded, and by organizing fire fighting efforts. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Rising, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.