The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Walter R. Holder (MCSN: 562593), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Automatic Rifleman of the First Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 24 September 1950. Although painfully wounded by a hostile bullet through the right arm and shoulder during a strong enemy attack on his company’s positions, Private First Class Holder bravely remained in his foxhole, refusing to be evacuated for medical treatment and, when the hostile forces again assaulted, delivered accurate and effective fire to assist in repelling the enemy a second time. After receiving first aid at the company command post where he fearlessly remained for the rest of the night. His personal courage, indomitable fighting spirit and staunch devotion to duty inspired all who observed him, thereby reflecting great credit upon Private First Class Holder and the United States Naval Service.