The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to First Lieutenant Harvey W. Nolan (MCSN: 0-50159), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Company B, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor force in the vicinity of Inje, Korea. On 31 May 1951, Lieutenant Nolan was serving as platoon leader with B Company. After successfully attacking along a ridge line near Inje, his unit was held up at the base of Hill 780 by intense fire from enemy automatic weapons, small arms, and hand grenades. Due to impending darkness, further attack was postponed until the following day. On the morning of 1 June 1951, Lieutenant Nolan led his platoon through the intense fire and hand grenade barrage, in an assault on the enemy positions near the crest of the hill. He skillfully maneuvered his platoon to a position where the enemy’s well entrenched and cleverly camouflaged positions could be observed. Lieutenant Nolan then expertly and effectively fired rifle grenades into the enemy positions. The gallantry and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Nolan contributed materially to the success of his unit’s mission and reflect great credit on himself and the military service.