Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    359th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    90th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 12 – 15, 1944

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 76 (October 22, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Captain (Infantry) James Richard Harvey (ASN: 0-24588), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Pont L’Abbe, France, from 12 to 15 June 1944. Captain Harvey’s outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 90th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.