(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Chief Motor Machinist’s Mate Guy M. Ricksecker, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Chief Motor Machinist’s Mate of the U.S.S. CREVALLE (SS-291), during the THIRD War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy Japanese-controlled waters in the Pacific War Area from 4 April to 28 May 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.