The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Robert H. Haggerty (MCSN: 0-7911), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Company B, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division in combat against enemy Japanese forces in the Lunga Area, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands on 24 – 25 October 1942. Displaying he utmost courage and efficiency, Captain Haggerty dauntlessly defended his line against overwhelming enemy forces. In the grim darkness of the rain-soaked jungle he and his heroic men battled fiercely against the hordes of Japanese and their strategically hidden weapons, finally defeating and virtually annihilating an enemy regiment. Captain Haggerty’s superb leadership and indomitable fighting spirit reflect great credit upon himself, his command and the United States Naval Service.