The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Harold N. Snyder (MCSN: 1212840), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Wireman of Company H, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 3 to 5 April 1953. While operating with his unit far forward of the main line of resistance during the defense of a vital combat outpost which was subjected to deadly hostile mortar and artillery fire throughout this period, Private First Class Snyder bravely traversed the area in the face of the murderous enemy fire to ensure the maintenance of the communication system between the outpost and the main line of resistance. On five separate occasions, he led patrols forward of the outpost in an attempt to recover the bodies of Marines killed in a previous action. On one occasion, he advanced forward under a deadly hail of enemy machine gun, mortar and artillery fire in an attempt to reach the isolated bodies. Although painfully wounded by the hostile fire, he successfully accomplished his mission and subsequently aided in the evacuation of the wounded. By his indomitable courage, initiative and steadfast devotion to duty, Private First Class Snyder served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.