The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Henry J. Magolan (MCSN: 572424), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Automatic Rifleman of Company B, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 23 February 1953. When the defensive perimeter was subjected to a murderous hail of enemy automatic weapons fire while his platoon was engaged in supporting another unit’s activities far forward of the main line of resistance, Private First Class Magolan fearlessly exposed himself to the deadly fire and delivered accurate rifle fire upon the hostile troops, thereby enabling his platoon to organize and prepare for the expected second assault. Mortally wounded by hostile fire while engaging the enemy during the ensuing attack, Private First Class Magolan, by his aggressiveness, courageous initiative and selfless devotion to duty, served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.