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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Action Date:

    July 10, 1943

    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 402 (1943)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Private First Class Patrick D. Fleming (MCSN: 423545), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry in action at New Georgia, Solomon Islands, on 10 July 1943, in killing an enemy machine-gunner, and assisting in the safe evacuation of two wounded comrades from a position well within the enemy’s lines. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.