(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Edwin N. Seiler (NSN: 0-98457), United States Naval Reserve, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action as Flight Officer of Fighting Squadron FORTY-FOUR (VF-44), embarked in U.S.S. LANGLEY (CV-27) in the Philippine and South China Seas and the Nansei Islands from 12 October 1944 to 22 January 1945. 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.