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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    19th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    October 17, 1950

    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 270 (December 19, 1950)

    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 Marvin D. Hovey (ASN: RA-19240030), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company D, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Chinnampo, Korea, on 17 October 1950. His battalion was advancing to secure the ferry south of the town when an enemy column approaching from the flank was intercepted. With complete disregard for his own safety he unhesitatingly secured a machine gun and advanced to a point from which he could bring fire to bear upon the enemy. Observing his actions the enemy tried desperately to prevent Sergeant Hovey from placing his weapon in operation. Completely unmindful of the intense fire directed on his position he delivered such devastating fire that one of the enemy’s vehicles was disabled and many casualties inflicted. Turning the gun over to another soldier he returned to the column, secured another gun and brought it forward where he poured a hail of deadly fire into the enemy destroying additional vehicles and equipment and inflicting heavy casualties among the enemy force. Sergeant Hovey’s courageous actions and complete devotion to duty reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.