The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Private First Class Wendell N. Garden (MCSN: 278751), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters, Second Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment, on 13 April 1942 following a heavy Japanese barrage upon Battery James, Fort Mills, Corregidor, Philippine Islands. When personnel of the battery were trapped as they sought shelter in nearby tunnels, he readily volunteered, although the position was under close enemy observation and steady fire, to rescues his comrades. Disregarding the imminent danger of collapsing walls and roofs, Sergeant Garden heroically entered the tunnels, assisted in extricating trapped soldiers, and gave first aid to the wounded.