(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class Dahyle B. Evans (NSN: 3684953), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against an armed enemy as a Plane captain in a Patrol Bomber in the Solomon Islands area on 17 July 1943. 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.