The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal George Skuban (MCSN: 517751), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader in a platoon of Company A, First Battalion, Twenty-second Marines, SIXTH Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces at Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, on 12 May 1945. Locating a concealed hostile emplacement which had been retarding the advance of his company, Corporal Skuban promptly directed his fire team in a flanking movement despite the terrific barrage laid down by the enemy and, although the platoon was unable to provide supporting fire, voluntarily launched an aggressive assault against the position to account for the destruction of three mortars and the annihilation of eleven Japanese during the furious engagement. By his daring initiative, forceful leadership and dauntless perseverance in the face of grave peril, Corporal Skuban contributed materially to the success of his company’s mission, and his courageous conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.