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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Division:

    7th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    August 28 – September 3, 1944

    Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, General Orders No. 51 (September 17, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Robert F. McGonigle (ASN: 37010593), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 7th Armored Division, in action in France, from 28 August to 3 September 1944. Sergeant McGonigle’s 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, the 7th Armored Division, and the United States Army.