(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander (MC) Emil J. Stelter, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Officer on board the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. HORNET (CV-8), during the operations of the U.S. Naval Forces north of the Santa Cruz, Islands, on 26 October 1942. 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.