 W. D. Chandler, screen commander embarked in "Van Valkenburgh") to aid in fighting the blazes.Due in large part to the work of Brown's party, the fires were extinguished; and, in spite of an initially dangerous starboard list, "LST-884" reached Kerama Retto under tow.Three officers and 15 enlisted men from the destroyer received decorations, the highest being Silver Stars to Lt. Comdr.