The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Seaman First Class Warren George Weldon, United States Navy, for gallantry in action. Although struck down and momentarily stunned by the base ring of an enemy 14-inch bombardment shell, upon recovering from shock Seaman First Class Weldon promptly resumed the service of his gun while serving as second loader of a 5-inch gun on board a United States warship during action against numerically superior Japanese forces off Savo Island in August 1942. 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.