The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal William D. Good (MCSN: 1303862), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of Company I, third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 27 – 28 March 1953. When his platoon was subjected to intensive artillery and mortar fire followed by a savage enemy attack, Corporal Good fearlessly advanced to a position where the hostile force was attempting to enter the trench line. Although with one exception all of the men of his squad became casualties, he moved into an exposed position and, in the face of heavy enemy fire, armed only with grenades, continued to hold his ground, inflicting numerous casualties on the onrushing hostile troops until reinforced by a friendly fire team. Leading his men in an attack through the trench, he was instrumental in routing the enemy who had entered from the other flank and, immediately reorganizing his group after the defeat of the hostile troops, directed the pursuit of the fleeing enemy. By his courageous leadership, gallant fighting spirit and zealous devotion to duty, Corporal Good served to inspire all who observed him and contributed materially to the defense of the outpost, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.