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“When an armor-piercing bomb exploded in the vicinity of the
after magazine crushing or exploding 70 rounds of
ammunition, killing 6 men and wounding 6 others, and
starting fires in adjacent compartments, Chaplain McManus,
with complete disregard for his own safety, entered the smoke and steam filled engine room, assisted in removing the
wounded and administered the last rites to the dying. His
courageous action, beyond the call of duty and in the face
of grave danger, is in keeping with the highest traditions
of the United States Naval Service.”
From the citation for the Silver Star Medal.
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