United States Army Second Lieutenant McGovern was killed in action in North Korea. Francis was awarded The Silver Star for his bravery. Francis' brother, First Lieutenant Robert Milton McGovern, awarded the Medal of Honor, was killed in action in North Korea 15 days before his brother's death. They lie side by side at Arlington National Cemetery.
Silver Star Citation Awarded for actions during the Korean War:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Francis Jerome McGovern (ASN: 0-1913465), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company I, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 10 February 1951 in the vicinity of Kumwang-ni, Korea. On that date Second Lieutenant McGovern's company jumped off in an attack to seize Hill 442. After advancing approximately 300 yards, the company was halted by intense mortar, automatic weapons and small arms fire. Completely ignoring a wound which he received at this time Lieutenant McGovern, with forceful leadership, reorganized his platoon and resumed the assault. Inspired by his heroic conduct and absolute fearlessness, the platoon followed him in a fierce charge upon the hostile positions. During this attack, he was wounded a second time. The gallantry and inspirational leadership displayed by Lieutenant McGovern reflect great credit upon him and the military service.
Silver Star Citation Awarded for actions during the Korean War:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Francis Jerome McGovern (ASN: 0-1913465), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company I, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 10 February 1951 in the vicinity of Kumwang-ni, Korea. On that date Second Lieutenant McGovern's company jumped off in an attack to seize Hill 442. After advancing approximately 300 yards, the company was halted by intense mortar, automatic weapons and small arms fire. Completely ignoring a wound which he received at this time Lieutenant McGovern, with forceful leadership, reorganized his platoon and resumed the assault. Inspired by his heroic conduct and absolute fearlessness, the platoon followed him in a fierce charge upon the hostile positions. During this attack, he was wounded a second time. The gallantry and inspirational leadership displayed by Lieutenant McGovern reflect great credit upon him and the military service.
United States Army Second Lieutenant McGovern was killed in action in North Korea. Francis was awarded The Silver Star for his bravery. Francis' brother, First Lieutenant Robert Milton McGovern, awarded the Medal of Honor, was killed in action in North Korea 15 days before his brother's death. They lie side by side at Arlington National Cemetery.
Silver Star Citation Awarded for actions during the Korean War:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Francis Jerome McGovern (ASN: 0-1913465), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company I, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 10 February 1951 in the vicinity of Kumwang-ni, Korea. On that date Second Lieutenant McGovern's company jumped off in an attack to seize Hill 442. After advancing approximately 300 yards, the company was halted by intense mortar, automatic weapons and small arms fire. Completely ignoring a wound which he received at this time Lieutenant McGovern, with forceful leadership, reorganized his platoon and resumed the assault. Inspired by his heroic conduct and absolute fearlessness, the platoon followed him in a fierce charge upon the hostile positions. During this attack, he was wounded a second time. The gallantry and inspirational leadership displayed by Lieutenant McGovern reflect great credit upon him and the military service.
Silver Star Citation Awarded for actions during the Korean War:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Francis Jerome McGovern (ASN: 0-1913465), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company I, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 10 February 1951 in the vicinity of Kumwang-ni, Korea. On that date Second Lieutenant McGovern's company jumped off in an attack to seize Hill 442. After advancing approximately 300 yards, the company was halted by intense mortar, automatic weapons and small arms fire. Completely ignoring a wound which he received at this time Lieutenant McGovern, with forceful leadership, reorganized his platoon and resumed the assault. Inspired by his heroic conduct and absolute fearlessness, the platoon followed him in a fierce charge upon the hostile positions. During this attack, he was wounded a second time. The gallantry and inspirational leadership displayed by Lieutenant McGovern reflect great credit upon him and the military service.
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