The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Bernard R. Stickler (MCSN: 1205513), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company G, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 3 July 1952. When his unit was subjected to intense enemy small arms, grenade and mortar fire, Corporal Stickler, although painfully wounded himself, courageously assisted in evacuating other casualties. After the unit had regrouped for a withdrawal and it was learned that the body of a Marine who was killed in action was unaccounted for, he guided a detail of men to recover the body and led them back through an enemy mine field. By his exceptional courage, initiative and selfless devotion to duty, Corporal Stickler served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.