(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class Victor C. Taber (NSN: 8782168), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy aboard the U.S.S. St. LO (CVE-63) in the vicinity of the Philippine Islands on 25 October 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.