(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Motor Machinist’s Mate First Class John Fenton McCarthy, Sr. (NSN: 2442842), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy in putting out an engine fire on boat Motor Torpedo Boat FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE (PT-521) near La Havre, France, on 9 August 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.