The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Harry K. Pearsol (MCSN: 329626), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as assistant squad leader of an assault team serving with the Third Battalion, Twenty-fifth Marines, FOURTH Marine Division in action against enemy Japanese forces at Saipan, Mariana Islands on 16 June 1944. Dispatched with his squad to wipe out a hostile pill box well protected by Japanese riflemen, Corporal Pearsol boldly advanced across the open fire swept area to assist in reducing the strongly defended enemy position, valiantly carrying on until he was fatally wounded by hostile fire. Corporal Pearsol’s daring initiative, his indomitable fighting spirit and heroic devotion to duty throughout the bitter engagement were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.