The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Electrician’s Mate First Class Robert P. Briggs (NSN: 2016688/646751), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action in the line of his profession as Battle Stations Starboard Controlman of the U.S.S. FLASHER (SS-249), during the THIRD War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy controlled waters from 19 June 1944 to 7 August 1944. He performed his duties with outstanding skill particularly after surface attacks on two heavily escorted convoys when high speed evasion was imperative. He materially contributed to the sinking of 47,900 tons of enemy shipping including a light cruiser, for which his Commanding Officer was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a second Navy Cross. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to the officers and men in his ship and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.