Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    212th Coast Artillery (Anti-Aircraft)

    Action Date:

    July 19, 1942

    Headquarters, WDC and 4th Army, General Orders No. 39 (April 29, 1943)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Private First Class Henry G. Ammeraal (ASN: 32148755), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Battery G, 212th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft), for heroism displayed in rescuing a woman from drowning at Angle Lake, Washington, on 19 July 1942. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Private First Class Ammeraal reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.