U.S. Navy Silver Star
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON
The President of the United States takes pleasure in
presenting the
SILVER STAR MEDAL
to
LIEUTENANT, JUNIOR GRADE
RICHARD FRANK SILZER
UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE
LTJG RICHARD SILZER
for service as set forth in the following
Citation
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Navigator of a Liberator Search Plane in Patrol Bombing Squadron ONE HUNDRED TWO in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Western Pacific War Area on March 27, 1945. In the face of intense anti-aircraft fire, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Silzer rendered valuable assistance to his pilot in carrying out a determined attack to destroy a heavily armed enemy picket boat and, when his plane was severely damaged by heavy fire, aided materially in bringing the crippled aircraft safe to base. By his courage, aggressive spirit and devotion to duty, he upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
For the President,
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