(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander William Leide, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Commander of an LCT task unit during the invasion of Normandy, France, 6 June 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.