(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major (Chaplain’s Corps) Aloysius Paul McGonigal (ASN: 0-4070348), United States Army, for gallantry in action involving close combat against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Chaplain McGonigal distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions from 15 to 17 February 1968, while serving as Chaplain with Advisory Team 1, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, on a combat mission in the Republic of Vietnam. During the battle for Hue City, Chaplain McGonigal learned that the Marines of the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, were without a chaplain, and would be tasked with crossing the river under heavy fire to storm the walls of the enemy-controlled Citadel. After obtaining permission to join these Marines, he went into battle with them for three days of intense urban warfare, consoling the wounded and administering Last Rites to the dying. Chaplain McGonigal’s extraordinary heroism in close combat against an enemy force is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.