(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class John Yachymiak, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman, attached to the First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in action at Okinawa, on 10 May 1945. 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.