The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Edward Joseph Boyd (MCSN: 640016), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader of Company A, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces near Seoul, Korea, on 27 September 1950. Although painfully wounded in the left hand, Corporal Boyd continued to lead his fire team in the attack up a steep, well-defended hill in the face of intense enemy small-arms, grenade and automatic weapons fire. Observing two of the enemy in a foxhole immediately in front of his position upon reaching the enemy’s main line of resistance, he quickly moved forward and fired into the emplacement. Noticing that the hostile troops were still alive, he immediately pushed a comrade out of the line of enemy fire and was mortally wounded while carrying out a brave attempt to dispose of the occupants of the foxhole. By his outstanding courage, inspiring leadership and aggressive fighting spirit, Corporal Boyd contributed materially to the success achieved by his unit and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.