(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Seaman Second Class Joseph J. Siracusa, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as a member of a boat crew of the U.S.S. LST 376 during the invasion of Italy in 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.