The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Electrician’s Mate Second Class Franket A. Young, United States Naval Reserve, for gallantry in action during the invasion of Southern France in 1944. Electrician’s Mate Second Class Young served aboard the LCT 452 which was damaged by shore batteries when it finally beached after six unsuccessful attempts. Fires were started in an ammunition stowage and Electrician’s Mate Second Class Young entered the flaming locker, effectively fought the fires and disposed of four cases of machine gun ammunition, thereby eliminating a source of serious damage to his craft and probable casualties to the crew. 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.