The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Glenn Franklin White (MCSN: 371100), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as automatic rifleman serving with the First Battalion, Sixth Marines, SECOND Marine Division in combat against enemy Japanese forces on Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands on the night of November 22, 1943. While acting as part of the screening force covering the organization of the battalion’s main line of resistance, Private First Class White with other members of his quad became isolated forward of the lines. Mortally wounded during the engagement and suffering intensely he steadfastly continued to man his weapon until he succumbed to his injuries. Private First Class White’s extreme courage and unswerving devotion to duty contributed to the defeat of the enemy in this sector and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.