(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Aviation Radioman First Class Herbert Vance Larson, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action as a crewmember of an Observation Plane in the Marianas from 15 June 1944 to 20 July 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.