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Navy Federal Credit Union
Walter
B.
Yeager

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    June 1957 – May 1962
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 33 (June 12, 1962)

    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 Walter B. Yeager (ASN: 0-29464), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during the period June 1957 to May 1962. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Yeager and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Division:

    88th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 88th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 38 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Walter B. Yeager (ASN: 0-29464), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 88th Infantry Division during World War II. 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.