(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class John E. Vines (NSN: 8780935), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, while serving as a Medical Corpsman with Company C, 1st Medical Battalion, FIRST Marine Division, in action against the enemyduring World War II. 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.