The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Philip Dunwoodie Doyle (MCSN: 450993), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Platoon Guide of Company L, Third Battalion, Fourth Marines, SIXTH Marine Division, during operations against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, 2 April 1945. When his platoon was pinned down by the merciless fire of a numerically superior enemy, and reduced in strength by many Marine casualties, Sergeant Doyle unhesitatingly rushed across open terrain under intense small-arms fire and swam a deep irrigation ditch to inform his company commander of the desperate plight of his men. Then, leading a relief unit in a successful flanking movement, he rejoined his platoon and directed the evacuation of the many wounded. By his utter disregard for personal safety, his cool courage and initiative, he was responsible for saving the lives of several of his comrades who otherwise would have perished. His heroic conduct throughout the engagement reflects the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.