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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Regiment:

    60th Coast Artillery Regiment (AA)

    Action Date:

    May 5 & 6, 1942

    War Department, General Orders No. 60 (June 26, 1946)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Francis M. Sewell (ASN: 19048450), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 60th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft), in action at Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 5 and 6 May 1942. During the night of Japanese landings on Corregidor, Staff Sergeant Sewell made numerous trips, under heavy artillery and sniper fire, to repair communications lines which were destroyed constantly by enemy action. By his courageous performance of this voluntary work, he did much to maintain communications between the headquarters and elements of the regiment. Staff Sergeant Sewell’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.