The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Ensign Andre R. Andersen (NSN: 0-356407), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in the performance of his duties as Diving Officer in the U.S.S. SEAHORSE (SS-304) during the FIFTH War Patrol of that Submarine from 3 June 1944 to 19 July 1944. His high degree of skill and precise control of depth assisted his Commanding Officer materially in delivering aggressive and successful torpedo attacks which resulted in the sinking of six enemy ships totaling 37,000 tons and damaging one additional ship of 4,000 tons. His efficiency and coolness during emergencies contributed much to his ship’s successful evasion of enemy counter-attacks. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to the officers and men in his ship, and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.