(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Leighton Christopher Wood, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Captain of Motor Torpedo Boat ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR (PT-124), throughout the campaign on Guadalcanal, New Georgia and Bougainville, from 31 December 1942 to 28 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.