The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Chief Electrician’s Mate Murray Wynne Reynolds, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Senior Chief Electrician’s Mate aboard a United States warship, in the action against Japanese naval forces in the Solomon Islands area on the night of 12 – 13 November 1942. Although badly wounded, Chief Electrician’s Mate Reynolds continued issuing instructions to his men for effecting necessary repairs to the electrical system which had been put out of commission by enemy fire, until he became so weak from loss of blood that it was imperative to evacuate him to the battle dressing station. His courageous and skillful assistance in re-establishing communications to the bridge and utilizing hand-steering control contributed in great measure to the prevention of further damage to his ship. Chief Electrician’s Mate Reynolds’ gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.