(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Donald G. Byers, United States Naval Reserve, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of a subchaser in the Central Mediterranean from April 1943 to October 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.