Stewart E. Harrelson

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Stewart E. Harrelson (302192), Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with Company C, First Battalion, Twenty-Second Marines (Reinforced), First Provisional Marine Brigade, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the invasion of Guam, Marianas Islands, on the afternoon of 25 July 1944. After his company had been forced to evacuate an untenable position, Corporal Harrelson moved forward of the front lines on four separate occasions in the face of heavy enemy machine-gun and rifle fire and removed seven wounded men to safety. By his courageous conduct, he served as an inspiration to the men in his unit and contributed materially to the high state of confidence and morale existing in the front line elements. His gallant concern for the welfare of his comrades was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

SPOT AWARD, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific: Serial 00406