The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Seaman First Class Junius Armstrong, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with the Armed Guard of the S.S. MARCUS DALY in the vicinity of the Philippine Islands, from 24 October to 10 December 1944. 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.