(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Pharmacist’s Mate First Class William H. Thompson, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity on 21 July 1944 while serving on the U.S.S. LCI(G)-365 at Saipan. 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.