The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Harold A. Eisele (MCSN: 0-7985), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Pilot of a Plane and Executive Officer of Marine Fighter Squadron TWO HUNDRED TWELVE (VMF-212) in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea, from 20 September to 10 December 1950. Assuming the operational and administrative responsibilities of the squadron when his commanding officer was evacuated early in the battle of Seoul, Major Eisele personally led his squadron in aerial combat during the severe fighting in the Kimpo, Wonsan and Yonp’o areas. Undeterred b y the hazards of heavy enemy ground fire, marginal weather and dangerous terrain, he repeatedly spearheaded his flight in detecting hostile positions and pressing home vigorous attacks. After leading his squadron in close support of the Fifth Marines at Yudam-ni, he voluntarily remained on station and, despite fierce enemy fire, provided artillery spot and tactical air coordination services to friendly forces within that critical area. His marked courage, devotion to duty and outstanding skill as an airman and administrator were contributing factors in the success of his squadron, thereby reflecting the highest credit upon Major Eisele and the United States Naval Service.