(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign [then Carpenter’s Mate] Archie M. Wild, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Assistant Damage Control Officer aboard the U.S.S. SAVANNAH (CL-42), in the Philippine Islands during World War II. 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.