(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant [then Ensign] Keith Van Gorder, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Torpedo Officer of the U.S.S. TINOSA (SS-238), during the FOURTH War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy controlled waters from 27 October 1943 to 16 December 1943. Lieutenant Van Gorder contributed directly to his vessel’s success in sinking four hostile ships totaling 18,544 tons, in damaging an additional ship of 7,210 tons and in evading enemy countermeasures. His devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.