The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Stephen A. Whiston (MCSN: 1151147), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of Company G, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 3 July 1952. When his squad was separated from the remainder of the platoon during a raid against well-fortified enemy hill positions forward of the main line of resistance, Corporal Whiston skillfully reorganized his men and again led them up the steep hill in the face of withering hostile small arms fire to inflict numerous casualties upon the enemy forces. A courageous and daring leader, he aggressively led his squad four times against the hostile positions and, although seriously wounded in the arm and leg during the final assault, continued to direct his men in the attack and assist in the evacuation of the other casualties until wounded a third time and forced to be evacuated. By his outstanding courage, indomitable fighting spirit and resolute determination, Corporal Whiston served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.