The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant Byron Harold Chase (MCSN: 0-54329), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Platoon Commander of Company F, Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 8 August 1952. When a patrol operating well in advance of friendly lines was subjected to intense and accurate hostile mortar fire and suffered heavy casualties, Second Lieutenant Chase unhesitatingly left his position on the main line of resistance and advanced to assist the stricken patrol. Although under direct observation and constantly menaced by enemy small arms, artillery and machine gun fire, he repeatedly crossed the fire-swept area to aid in evacuating the casualties, continuing this hazardous undertaking until he fell from exhaustion. By his outstanding courage, aggressive determination and selfless efforts in behalf of his comrades, Second Lieutenant Chase served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.