(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade John E. Fletcher, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Boat Group Commander, Attack Transport, during the landings of assault battalions on Tarawa, Roi Namur, Saipan, and Guam, from 20 November 1943 to 1 August 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.