(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade [then Ensign] Richard H. Simmonds, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as Engineering Officer of the U.S.S. LST 472 off Mindoro, on 15 December 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.