Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Seaman

    Division:

    U.S.S. Berkeley (DDG-15)

    Action Date:

    August 15, 1966

    All Hands (November 1967)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Seaman William J. McClaskey, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism on 15 August 1966, while serving aboard U.S.S. BERKELEY (DDG-15). Seaman McClaskey effected the rescue of a shipmate who was knocked unconscious on a piling and log fender after falling from the main deck.