The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Lamont S. Bryan, United States Naval Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as the Executive Officer of a United States Transport on 27 May 1945, during action off Okinawa Shima. By his initiative, perseverance and outstanding skill, he was instrumental in bringing his ship through a series of enemy suicide plane attacks. When the ship was hit and damaged he supervised the evacuation of the casualties and effected emergency repairs to vital equipment., which allowed the vessel’s anti-aircraft gunners to ward off further attacks. His conspicuous performance of duty saved the ship from total destruction and the crew from serious injury. His courage and conduct throughout were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.