The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Gunner’s Mate Third Class Patrick S. Biggy (NSN: 6101842), United States Naval Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Gunner of an anti-aircraft gun on board the U.S.S. CABOT (CVL-28) in action against enemy Japanese forces in the vicinity of the Philippine Islands on 25 November 1944. With his ship under heavy attack by hostile planes, Gunner’s Mate Third Class Biggy flooded magazines immediately after a violent explosion, thereby contributing to the prevention of further damage to his vessel. Under his direction during a further attack his gun was repaired and put back into operation. His initiative, courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.