(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Seaman Second Class Wade L. Helms (NSN: 8338618), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy as a member of the crew of the U.S.S. LST 605 off the beachhead at Mindoro on 16 December 1944. 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.