(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Ernest Dobronte, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity on 19 June 1944 while serving as a Corpsman attached the First Battalion, Twenty-Third Marines, FOURTH Marine Division at Saipan. 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Ernest Dobronte, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity on 17 June 1944 while serving as a Corpsman attached the First Battalion, Twenty-Third Marines, FOURTH Marine Division at Saipan. 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.