The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Gunner’s Mate First Class Robert G. Sloan, United States Navy, for gallantry in action while serving in an escort vessel during the action in the Solomon Islands area on 23 October 1942. Gunner’s Mate First Class Sloan was wounded when a shell exploded on his gun. Having assured himself that his gun was useless, he proceeded to render invaluable aid to the other wounded men of his crew. 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.