(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Chief Electrician’s Mate Clarence O. Ecker (NSN: 3208998), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving as Petty Officer-in-Charge of a repair party aboard the U.S.S. CALLAGHAN (DD-792) off Okinawa on 29 July 1945. 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.