(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Gunner’s Mate Third Class Stephen Jarosevich, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving aboard the U.S.S. SOUTH DAKOTA (BB-57) during the battle off Savo Island on 14 – 15 November 1942. After an enemy shell struck and exploded fuzed ammunition, he showed great coolness and presence of mind in preventing fires from spreading. 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.