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Friday, December 18, 1953 GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA Jewish Marine Gels Navy Cross Posthumously For Heroism in Korea WASHINGTON, D. C. - The "Navy Cross has been awarded posthumously to Second Lieutenant Marlin L. Givot, U. S. Marine Corps, Reserve, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Givot, of Washington, D. Cm for extraordinary heroism ... in action against enemy aggres sor forces in Korea October 26 and 27, 1952." it was learned this week by the Bureau of War Records of the National Jewish Welfare Board. Gen. Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr., Marine Corps commandant, pre sented the Navy Cross to Lieuten Greetings and Best Wishes Union Seafood and Poultry Market T. M. Hendricks, Owner Wholesale and Retail We DRESS and DELIVER PHONE 4191 , 117 S. W. Ist Avenue GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA Holiday Greetings NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE STATION YOUR TEXACO DEALER 637 N. W. 13th Street TELEPHONE 8301 GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA Holiday Greetings Central Florida Gas & Appliance Co. DISTRIBUTORS OF PYROFAX GAS 241 W. University Ave. Phone 2-1424 Greetings and Best Wishes We Specialize in Rebuilding All Expensive Shoes the Factory Way at Reasonable Prices MODERN SHOE REPAIR SHOP Phone 5211 34 N. Mein Sr. Opposite First Notional Bank VIC BALSAMO, Owner Holiday Greetings FINE TAILORING TONY STELLA Fine Tailoring MADE-TO-MEASURE CLOTHES Alterations For Men & Women Agents For Otto F. Stock's Dry Cleaning * 21 S. W. 2nd STREET TELEPHONE 2-1959 GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA Greetings and Best Wishes HARPER PAINT COMPANY Earl E. Russell, Manager B P S & DUTCH BOY PAINTS "The Painters Paint House " 10 S. W. SEVENTH ST. GAINESVILLE, FLA. PHONE 4366 r Greetings and Best WkL** SEWING CENTER SEWING MACHINES PFAFF THE MACHINE WITH THE MAGIC ZIG-ZAG DIAL Phnoe 8494 GAINESVILLE, FLA. 107 E. Ist Street ooooooppo oo ooOPOOOOPg-P-P-9gg aAJLO-O-PJt.g. 9JJSJLSLSLSLSLSLI HOLIDAY GREETINGS Concrete Brick Company, Inc. Readymixed Concrete Concrete Brick P. O. Box 483 Phone 6491 ' 6492 GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA ant Givot’s widow, Mrs. Katherin Givot, a member of Temple Sinai in Washington, D. C. The Navy Cross and the Distinguished Servr ice Cross (an Army decoration) are second only to the Congres sional Medal of Honor as the country’s supreme award for bravery against an enemy. A copy of Lieutenant Givot’s citation, obtained from the Penta- Hoiiday Greetings CHILDREN'S SHOP 1121 W. University Avenue PHONE 7464 GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA Greetings and Best Wishes ‘ CHACE APPLIANCE CO. GENERAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES 115 S. E. FIRST AVENUE PHONE 7207 GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA Holiday Greetings MELODY MART PHONOGRAPHS and RECORDS PHONE 7971 1013 W. University Avenue GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA Holiday Greetings JACK & JILL -Inc.- "Toys Yarns Juvenile Furniture" 10 E. University Ave. Dial 6161 Gainesville, Florida THE SOUTHERN JEWISH WEEKLY gon by JWB, shows that he was killed in the accomplishment of the act of heroism for which he was decorated. The citation reads as follows: “For extraordinary heroism as a platoon commander of Company C, First Battalion, Seventh Ma rines, First Marine Division (Rein forced), in action against enemy aggressor forces on 26 and 27th October 1952. When the position to the right of his platoon on the main line of resistance was sub jected to a vicious assault and overrun by the enemy, Second Lieutenant Givot organized the right flank of his unit and suc cessfully resisted a hostile flank ing attack. Receiving word that two wounded Marines were in proximity to the enemy strong point, he personally led a bold attack against the position and, although painfully wounded him self, completed the mission of evacuating the wounded. On the following morning, joining with the elements of another company, Second Lieutenant Givot person ally led the assault up a hill to counterattack and recapture the enemy-held position. After suc cessfully routing the hostile forces and securing the hill, he imme diately reorganized his unit and established a defense. Mortally wounded while fulfilling this vital assignment, Second Lieutenant Givot, by his outstanding valor, superb leadership and self-sacri ficing devotion of duty, served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.” BEST WISHES Warren & Beach Auto Service E A. Warren —W. F. Beach 509 NORTH MAIN STREET 24 Hour Wrecker Service Phone 4741 5172-Night Phones-4588 Auto Repairs and Painting BEST WISHES TV & RADIO REPAIR 15 Years Experience on Admiral Emerson Crosley RCA Emerson Silvertone Motorola Zenith Pick up and Delivery Squires Radio Co. Repair Shop Phone 2-4581 20S. W. Ist Street Greetings and Best Wishes 24-HOUR OXYGEN SERVICE HOSPITAL BEDS WHEEL CHAIRS RENTED AMBULANCE Phone 5361 DeWITT C. JONES CO. DeWitt C. Jones LICENSED FUNERAL DIRECTOR 311 S. 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