Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private

Unit:

Company A, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division "Fighting Fourth", U.S. Marine Corps

For wounded in action at the island Roi-Namur, Kwajalein atoll, Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Corporal

Unit:

Company A, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division "Fighting Fourth", U.S. Marine Corps

"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company A, First Battalion, Twenty-fourth Marines, FOURTH Marine Division during operations against enemy Japanese forces on Tinian Island, Marianas Group on 25 July 1944. When a live hand grenade was thrown into a foxhole that sheltered him and a severely wounded companion, Private First Class Holt boldly picked up the missile and, attempting to throw it back at the enemy suffered serious body wounds and the loss of his hand when it exploded. By his daring initiative, selfless efforts and indomitable courage, Private First Class Holt upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Corporal

Unit:

Company A, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division "Fighting Fourth", U.S. Marine Corps

For wounded in action on the island Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean.

This award was obtained in the form of an Gold Star to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.