(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral [then Rear Admiral] Robert Carlisle Giffen, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States by his role in the capture of Makin and Kwajalein Atolls during World War II. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.