(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Chief Pharmacist’s Mate Paul Lewis Larson (NSN: 3213006), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action while serving as a crew member on board the U.S.S. TANG (SS-306), during the FIFTH War Patrol of that submarine from 24 September 1944 to 25 October 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the Formosa Strait. 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.