The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class George P. Goderre (MCSN: 802318), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a War Dog Handler of Military Police Company, Headquarters Battalion, THIRD Marine Division, during operations against enemy Japanese forces on Guam, Mariana Islands from 26 July to 22 August 1944. When his dog detected the presence of hostile forces on two separate occasions, Private First Class Goderre promptly fired on the enemy group and personally killed seven of the Japanese. By skillful handling of his animal as a point while voluntarily leading numerous patrols during this period, he saved the patrols from hostile ambush and contributed to the execution of successful scouting operations. By his initiative, courage and devotion to duty throughout, Private First Class Goderre upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.