The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal George H. Eyler (MCSN: 1192477), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of Company A, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 21 November 1952. Although painfully wounded while leading his unit in a night assault on a well-entrenched enemy position, Corporal Eyler fearlessly continued to maneuver his men through intense hostile mortar and small arms fire, shouting words of encouragement to his comrades as he moved from one position to another, directing their fire. Despite the intense pain of his wounds, he refused medical aid or evacuation and skillfully controlled the withdrawal of his squad and the evacuation of other casualties to the rear of the main line of resistance. By his outstanding courage, fortitude and selfless devotion to duty, Corporal Eyler served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.