(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Sidney J. Smith, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Commander of a boat division and group at Tulagi, Guadalcanal, Rendova Island, and Northern Empress August bay areas from 7 August 1942 to 19 November 1943. 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.