(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Boatswain’s Mate First Class John O. Hood, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy in the Republic of South Vietnam. 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.