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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Navy Award) to Captain (Medical Corps) Cornelius A. Mahoney, United States Army, for gallantry in action as a Medical Officer aboard the U.S.S. LST 313 during the invasion of Sicily in July 1943. When a fierce enemy attack left the vessel raging with fires and explosions, Captain Mahoney remained on board to assist in transferring all wounded to another ship, leaving the stricken vessel only when his task had been accomplished. His cool courage in the face of grave peril undoubtedly saved the lives of many men who otherwise might have perished. His 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, his unit, and the United States Military Service.

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