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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Seaman First Class

    Division:

    U.S.S. Birmingham (CL-62)

    Action Date:

    October 24, 1944

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 343 (October 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Seaman First Class Donald E. McGee (NSN: 3784089), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action while serving aboard the U.S.S. BIRMINGHAM (CL-62) during the Battle for Leyte Gulf, on 24 October 1944. 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.