(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Robert F. Schenck, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of a United States Navy LCI (G), in the Pacific Ocean Area, in 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.