(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign Leon I. Krieger, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as a member of Underwater Demolition Team NINETEEN (UDT-19), in operations at Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, from 27 March 1945 to 19 April 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.