The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant David Goldwater (MCSN: 0-18090), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a 37-mm. Gun Platoon leader, attached to the Second Battalion, Eighth Marines, SECOND Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Tinian, Mariana Islands, on the night of 31 July and the morning of 1 August 1944. Despite hazardous terrain and heavy casualties from opposing fire, First Lieutenant Goldwater skillfully and efficiently reorganized his platoon and coordinated their efforts against the enemy. Although wounded, he refused to leave his platoon and, assuming the positions of wounded crew members when they were no longer able to remain in action, continued to direct the unremitting fire of his guns until the fierce counterattacks of the Japanese had been repelled. His leadership, indomitable fighting spirit and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.