The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Ensign Sheridan H. Wedow, United States Navy, for gallantry in action as boat officer in charge of a landing craft during World War II. Ensign Wedow landed with the initial waves during eight amphibious assaults in the Pacific. The thorough manner in which he trained his crews was evident in the way they handled their craft in each operation. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.