The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Chief Yeoman Kenneth Glynn Harrington (NSN: 2625693), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while voluntarily accompanying a landing party on an enemy-held coast. While in action with the enemy his well-directed fire killed two of the enemy and saved the lives of an officer and another enlisted man. The officer was under fire and the enlisted man was under bayonet attack. His coolness under fire and proper use of his weapon dispersed the ambush and made retirement possible. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.