(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant James A. Vanderveer (MCSN: 0-107675), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on . By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Second Lieutenant Vanderveer upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.