The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Eugene W. Lauber (MCSN: 340171), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while a member of the Eleventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, 14 September 1942. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, Private Lauber made repeated trips with his truck, over a road exposed to heavy machine gun and rifle fire, to the scene of the preceding night’s battle and fearlessly assisted in the evacuation of the wounded. His courageous conduct reflects great credit upon the United States Naval Service.