(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class Jim M. Keetch, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Corpsman attached to Company C, Second Medical Battalion, SECOND Marine Division at Saipan 15 June to 9 July 1944, and at Tinian from 24 to 31 July 1944. 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.