The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Ensign Arthur J. Berens (NSN: 0-332388), United States Naval Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action in from 27 March 1945 to 1 April 1945, as a member of an Underwater Demolition Team FOUR (UDT-4) assault unit participating in the assault landing in the Okinawa Gunto. In the face of enemy rifle, machine gun and mortar fire, he bravely prepared the way for the operations of combat troops and by his courageous devotion to duty contributed greatly to the success of this hazardous mission. His courage and conduct throughout were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.