The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Harold R. Graham (MCSN: 937619), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of Company A, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 3 November 1950. When his platoon encountered a numerically superior hostile force in its sector during an assault against enemy-held Hill 532, Sergeant Graham boldly moved forward and deployed his squad under hostile observation and fire and, by setting up a strategic base of fire, permitted the platoon to gain fire superiority, advance in its sector and destroy the enemy. Seriously wounded during this action, he courageously refused to be evacuated and continued to lead his squad until the platoon seized its objective. His courageous leadership, coolness under fire and steadfast devotion to duty inspired all who observed him, thereby reflecting great credit upon Sergeant Graham and the United States Naval Service.