(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander Joseph P. Farley, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SEDERSTROM (DE-31), in action against the Japanese in the vicinity of Okinawa, from 1 April 1945 to 21 June 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.