(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Pharmacist’s Mate First Class Roman F. Hauer, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Hospital Corpsman with a collection section, Company B, Third Medical Battalion, THIRD Marine Division, at Iwo Jima, on 12 and 20 March 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.