The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Homer Green (MCSN: 668320), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of a 4.2 inch Mortar Company of the Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 2 November 1950. During a fierce counterattack by a numerically superior enemy force employing small arms, machine guns and hand grenades, Corporal Green steadfastly remained in his position in the face of heavy hostile fire until overrun by the enemy. Mortally wounded while placing a grenade in the barrel of his mortar so as to render it useless to the attackers, Corporal Green, by his outstanding courage and aggressive determination, served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.