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LT (jg) Francis “Frankie” Toner Scholarship
Funded by the Navy Seabee Foundation and the Washington DC Golf Tournament to honor LT (jg) Frankie Toner who was killed in action in Afghanistan on March 27, 2009 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom. LT Toner was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for Gallantry. His Silver Silver Star was awarded on September 23, 2001 by Admiral Michael Mullen, The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
His Silver Star Citation:
“For Gallantry: in action against the enemy as Garrison Engineer, Camp Mike Spann Embedded Training Team in Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on 27 March 2009. While Lieutenant Junior Grade Toner and three other Officers were conducting physical training around the perimeter of Camp Shaheen, they were attacked by an enemy who had infiltrated the Afghan National Army. In seconds, Officers were shot and lying wounded on the ground. The gunman proceeded to shoot one of
the wounded officers. Lieutenant Junior Grade Toner, unarmed, verbally challenged the insurgent and continued to advance until he was fatally wounded. Lieutenant Junior Grade Toner’s actions distracted the attacker from shooting the second wounded, and allowed the fourth runner to seek reinforcements. Lieutenant Junior Grade Toner’s distinctive accomplishments are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy and the United States Army.”
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