The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Seaman Second Class Warren C. Borneman (NSN: 3765881), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity against enemy aircraft at Arawe, New Britain, on 26 December 1943, during a dive-bombing and strafing attack concentrated heavily on a ship in which he was embarked. Though severely wounded in one eye, he continued to perform his duties in a cool and efficient manner. After receiving his wounds he sent signals to nearby ships regarding the rescue of personnel struggling in the water. Thereafter he assisted in further measures for the safety of surviving personnel. Only after all possible measures had been taken did he give consideration to his own severe wounds. The courage and devotion to duty displayed by Seaman Second Class Borneman were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.