Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), [then Major]

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 35 (July 31, 1943)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), [then Major] Charles P. Stone (ASN: 0-21376), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily, during the period from March through July 1943. When his battalion was subjected to heavy enemy artillery fire, Colonel Stone personally organized and controlled an orderly withdrawal of units from an area under concentrated fire. Colonel Stone then crossed several hundred yards of open terrain and delivered a vital message, after a volunteer had been wounded in a previous attempt. Colonel Stone’s coolness and courage under fire were a constant source of inspiration to the members of his command. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    June 1962 – June 1964

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 8 (March 9, 1965)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Charles P. Stone (ASN: 0-21376), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from June 1962 to June 1964. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Stone and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    January – December 1968

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 7 (January 29, 1969)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Charles P. Stone (ASN: 0-21376), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from January 1968 through December 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Stone and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.