The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal Joseph Huszarik, Jr. (MCSN: 461100), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with the Fourteenth Marines, FOURTH Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Saipan Island in the Marianas on 15 June 1944. The first communication personnel in the wire section to arrive at headquarters in this area, Corporal Huszarik and his wire team immediately established communication lines to two battalions despite heavy enemy fire on the beaches and returned without incident to their unit. When a break was reported in one of the lines, Corporal Huszarik volunteered to locate and repair the damage and, leading his men through the enemy’s terrific artillery and mortar fire with courageous determination, succeeded in making the vital repairs. Caught in a Japanese artillery concentration and mortally wounded while returning to his unit, Corporal Huszarik, by his fearless initiative and unwavering devotion to duty, had contributed essentially to the ultimate capture of this important enemy stronghold, and his valiant conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.