(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Chief Pharmacist’s Mate Nicoli Massarelli, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with the 15th Defense Battalion on 12 February 1944 in the Marshall Islands. 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.