The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Boatswain’s Mate Second Class Paul Just (NSN: 0-2830637), United States Navy, for gallantry in action near the Santa Cruz Islands on 26 October 1942. Aboard the U.S.S. BARTON (DD-599), screening an aircraft carrier, Boatswain’s Mate Second Class Just, by his accurate fire against Japanese aircraft shot down one plane and drove off a second. 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.