The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Doyle F. Earls (MCSN: 413605), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Howitzer Gunner of Battery K, Fourth Battalion, Eleventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 November 1950. Unhesitatingly volunteering to assist in evacuating casualties of an infantry assault company who were lying within the enemy’s position, Sergeant Earls fearlessly proceeded to the area through intense hostile small-arms, machine gun and mortar fire. Painfully wounded while administering aid to the fallen Marines, he staunchly refused to submit to medical attention and doggedly continued his efforts until all casualties had been removed from the line of fire. By his daring initiative, determination and grave concern for others at great personal risk, Sergeant Earls was responsible for saving his fellow Marines from the imminent danger of further wounds or capture by the enemy. His courageous actions throughout reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.