The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Harold W. Icett, Jr. (MCSN: 1107831), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Ammunition Carrier in Company D, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 12 September 1951. As wave after wave of the enemy charged his squad’s position and inflicted many casualties during a series of vicious night attacks, Corporal Icett fearlessly moved about the fire-swept area, supplying ammunition for his gun and assisted in the care of the wounded. When the gun operator was seriously hurt during one assault, Corporal Icett rushed to his fallen comrade’s aid and, standing over the stricken gunner, fired at point blank range, killing many of the oncoming hostile troops before he was struck by enemy fire and fell mortally wounded. His quick imitative, personal courage and indomitable fighting spirit were contributing factors in saving the life of his comrade and in the successful defense of the position, thereby reflecting great credit upon Corporal Icett and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.