The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Rumsey Ewing, United States Naval Reserve, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of a PT-boat along the north coast of New Guinea from September to December 1943. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Ewing carried out 30 offensive patrols against Japanese barge traffic and succeeded in sinking an enemy lugger and nine boats. When a PT-boat went aground in hostile territory off Vincke Point on the night of 2 October, he rescued the crew without casualty despite terrific fire from approximately 100 Japanese troops on shore. 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.