Stanley G. Benner’s Silver Star citation

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the SILVER STAR MEDAL posthumously to

SECOND LIEUTENANT STANLEY G. BENNER, USMCR.,

for service as set forth in the following

CITATION:

“For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while in command of the Third Platoon, Company A, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces in the Lunga Area, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, October 24, 1942.Undeterred by terrific enemy fire, Second Lieutenant Benner, displaying courageous determination, led his platoon and directed its fire against repeated assaults of enemy forces greatly superior in number. The combat achievements of his platoon under his inspiring leadership contributed greatly to the rout and virtual annihilation of a Japanese regiment. He gallantly gave up his life in the service of his country.”

For the President,
Frank Knox
Secretary of the Navy.