The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lieutenant John Edward Casey (NSN: 0-123674), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action in the line of his profession as Fire Control Officer of the U.S.S. FLIER (SS-250), during the FIRST War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy controlled waters from 21 May to 5 July 1944. He provided accurate and timely information on numerous occasions which enabled his own vessel to make successful attacks. He contributed materially to the destruction of four enemy vessels and in the damage of two more. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to the officers and men in his ship, and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.