Navy Patrol Bombing Squadrons 102/14 Association



Patrol Bombing Squadron 102
Silver Star Recipient
GILBERT L. STEWART




Silver Star Medal
U.S. Navy Silver Star


Secretary Navy Flag
 

SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20350-1000

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
SILVER STAR MEDAL
to

LIEUTENANT GILBERT L. STEWART
UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE

G.L.Stewart Photo

LT. GILBERT L. STEWART
for service as set forth in the following

Citation

"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as Patrol Plane Commander of a Patrol Bomber Plane, attached to Patrol Bombing Squadron ONE HUNDRED TWO, against enemy Japanese forces near Kyushu on 6 April 1945. Participating in a daring attack on an enemy airfield, Lieutenant Stewart inflicted heavy damage on the field and installations, thereby contributing materially to the success of his squadron in this area. By his courage, skills, and loyal devotion to duty, Lieutenant Stewart reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

For the President

Secretary of the Navy





 

SILVER STAR

The Silver Star stands as the United States' third highest award for combat valor. Established on July 16, 1932, the Silver Star actually traces its history back to the Silver Citation Star, established on July 9, 1918. The Citation Star was a silver star device which was attached to the service ribbon of the campaign medal for which the individual was cited in Official Orders for Gallantry in Action.

Most Citation Stars are found on World War I Victory Medals. To convert their Citation Stars to Silver Star medals, service members were required to present copies of the official orders which made them eligible for the Citation Star.

While the degree of heroism required to earn the Silver Star is less than that required for the Medal of Honor or Distinguished Service Medal, it must nevertheless have been performed with marked distinction.