Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Shipfitter First Class

    Division:

    U.S.S. Escape (ARS-6)

    Action Date:

    October 6, 1966

    All Hands (November 1967)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Shipfitter First Class Fred N. Davis, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism on 6 October 1966, while serving in U.S.S. ESCAPE (ARS-6), berthed at San Juan, Puerto Rico. Petty Officer Davis attempted the rescue of civilian workmen who were overcome by lethal fumes.