(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Seaman First Class Edward J. Haas (NSN: 2244945), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as gunner of a 20-mm. gun aboard the U.S.S. BIRMINGHAM (CL-62) in the Solomon Islands on 8 – 9 November 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.