(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class George W. Goodwin, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as a member of a collection section of a medical Company in the Third Medical Battalion, THIRD Marine Division, FMF, at Iwo Jima, from 27 February 1945 to 3 March 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.