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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Regiment:

    5112th Parachute Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    11th Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    December 15, 1944

    Headquarters, 11th Airborne Division, General Orders No. 8 (1945), Amended by General Orders No. 154 (October 1, 1945)

    (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 Private First Class Francis H. Stevens (ASN: 3991111), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 5112th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division, in action against the enemy on Leyte, Philippine Islands, on 15 December 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Stevens, 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 Army.