(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Richard J. Trammell, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Assistant Approach Officer of the U.S.S. BLUEFISH (SS-222), during the SIXTH War Patrol of that submarine in enemy Japanese-controlled waters, from 22 July to 14 September 1944. Rendering valuable assistance to his Commanding Officer , Lieutenant Trammell contributed materially to the sinking of more than 28,000 tons of enemy shipping, and to the success of his vessel in evading enemy countermeasures. His courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.