The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Earnest Harold Upmeyer (MCSN: 1189256), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Rifleman of Company C, First Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 18 – 19 August 1952. While participating in the defense of a combat outpost on “Bunker Hill,” Corporal Upmeyer constantly exposed himself to hostile small arms fire as he moved up and down the line of resistance, throwing grenades and firing his rifle at the enemy and encouraging the men around him throughout the night. When his unit’s supply of grenades and ammunition became dangerously low, he carried out two daring trips to the rear in the face of an intense hostile artillery and mortar barrage in order to obtain supplies. Resuming his position on the defense line, he continued to engage the enemy until he was mortally wounded by a hostile mortar shell. By his outstanding courage, aggressive fighting spirit and selfless devotion to duty, Corporal Upmeyer upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.