(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Francis M. Fives, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Assistant Approach Officer, attached to the U.S.S. PAMPANITO (SS-383), during her THIRD War Patrol in enemy Japanese-controlled waters from 17 August to 28 September 1944. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Fives rendered valuable assistance to his Commanding Officer during torpedo attacks which resulted in the sinking of two enemy freighters and a transport and in the damaging of another Japanese freighter. 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.