The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Coxswain Francis A. Kincaid, United States Navy, for gallantry in action during World War II. While serving as gunner aboard a Cruiser during action against Japanese forces off Guadalcanal on 12 November 1942, Coxswain Kincaid remained at his 20-mm. machine gun despite serious face burns and brought down one enemy bomber in flames. 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 and the United States Naval Service.