(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign Walter A. Wood, Jr. (NSN: 0-301487), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against an armed enemy as Pilot of a Fighter airplane in the Pacific on 15 October 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.