Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    1st Marines

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    February 24, 1951

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Frank Anthony Golemi (MCSN: 1022894), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of Company C, First Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 24 February 1951. With his platoon attacking a strongly defended enemy hill position, Sergeant Golemi skillfully maneuvered his squad across open ground in the face of withering hostile automatic weapons and small arms fire and succeeded in seizing his portion of the assigned objective. Aware that hostile fire from frontal positions jeopardized the remainder of the company, he voluntarily led his men across a level area under enemy fire to take up positions forward of the company line and, vigorously engaging the opposition, personally accounted for seven enemy casualties. Remaining in the danger area until seriously wounded, he refused evacuation and medical treatment until all other wounded had received aid, and insisted upon aiding in the establishment of the defense until carried from the position. By his marked courage, inspiring leadership and aggressive fighting spirit, Sergeant Golemi contributed materially to the success achieved by the company. His zealous devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.