McGovern, John B.

Date of birth:: May 29th, 1896
Date of death:: September 30th, 1975
Buried on:: Arlington National Cemetery
Plot: 11. Grave: 313-2.
Nationality:: American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Captain
Awarded on:: February 1944

"For gallantry in action as Commanding officer of a Transport during landing operations at Attu Island, Territory of Alaska, during World War II. Captain McGovern efficiently directed all landing operations in the Holtz Bay area. Once, when his ship was the target of an enemy torpedo, he adroitly maneuvered his ship out of danger. 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."

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 323

Legion of Merit - US Military

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Captain

Legion of Merit - US Military

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Commodore
Awarded on:: July 1945

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander of a transport group in the south and central Pacific waters in June and July 1944."

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 340 (second LoM received as Gold Star on ribbon)