The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Robert J. Matusek, Jr., United States Navy, for gallantry in action as Turret Officer during vital operations against a numerically superior Japanese force during World War II. Lieutenant Matusek fought his gun mount with such superior skill that his crew went through a prolonged engagement without a single incident of personal error on the part of his gun 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.