- SURNAME
MacMahon
- FORENAME
John Churchill
- UNIT
USNR Operational Swimmer (attached UDT-10)
- RANK
Specialist First Class
- NUMBER
4027186
- AWARD
Silver Star
- PLACE
Yap Island 1944
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
killed - see Roll of Honour
Purple Heart for Pelieu 1945
ROLL OF HONOUR:
https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/macmahon-john-churchill.476/CITATION:
Silver Star : Specialist First Class John Churchill MacMahon, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action as a member of a special reconnaissance detachment in the Pacific Area from 11 July 1944 to 18 August 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.
WEB LINKS:
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/311623
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