The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Motor Machinist’s Mate Second Class Glenn A. Fryman, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving on board the Destroyer U.S.S. PEARY (DD-226) in the Philippine waters, on 28 December 1941. When a near bomb miss penetrated a 4-inch powder cartridge and set it afire, Motor Machinist’s Mate Second Class Fryman un-strapped the cartridge from its stowage at great risk to his own life, and threw it overboard. His courageous action prevented the detonation of the shell and the further spread of fire and undoubtedly saved the lives of many of his shipmates. Motor Machinist’s Mate Second Class Fryman’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.