(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Chief Boatswain’s Mate Kent R. Groote, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as the Officer in the Fire Control Station aboard the U.S.S. Aroostook (AOG-14), at Bari, Italy, on 2 December 1943. 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.