(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Pharmacist’s Mate First Class James W. Owens, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Medical Corpsman attached to the 3d Defense Battalion on 18 August 1942 at Guadalcanal, Solomon 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.