(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Hamilton H. Wood, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action against the enemy as Officer in Tactical Command of Motor Torpedo Boats THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT (PT-368) and Motor Torpedo Boat THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE (PT-371), Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron NINE (MTB-9) in New Guinea, on 28 and 29 April 1944. 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.