The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Marvin W. Silverstein, United States Navy, for gallantry in action while commanding a PC boat during the assault on Sicily, 10 July 1943. Lieutenant Silverstein screened another vessel in locating beaches for landing operations and enabled his command to repulse numerous air attacks and to destroy two hostile aircraft. 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.