The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Sergeant Harvie L. Farmer (ASN: 6359920), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Coast Artillery Corps at Corregidor, Philippine islands, on 23 April 1942. Sergeant Farmer and two other soldiers voluntarily left the safety of Malinta Tunnel and traversed 800 yards of shell-swept ground to rescue a wounded comrade. Despite the intense enemy artillery fire, First Sergeant Farmer and his comrades were successful in the rescue. First Sergeant Farmer’s conduct on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the armed forces of the United States.