The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Vernon L. Shuart (ASN: 36452097), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 27th Infantry Division at Saipan, Mariana Islands, on 5 July 1944. When the advance squad of which Private Shuart was a member was halted, he requested permission to remain in position to locate the enemy. He then placed fire on the enemy and, by remaining in position, was killed.