The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Harley H. Leaird (ASN: 18050088), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Battery B, 60th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft), in action at Philippine Islands, on or about 30 April 1942. Private Leaird was one of three enlisted men who, along with his commanding officer, left shelter near an anti-aircraft battery and repaired the halyards of the flagpole on Corregidor, during an attack by enemy dive bombers. Private Leaird’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, 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 pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in Lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Harley H. Leaird (ASN: 18050088), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Battery B, 60th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft), in action at Philippine Islands, in 1942. Private Leaird’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.