Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    13th Infantry Regiment

    Action Date:

    July 1, 1898

    D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918)

    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 in lieu of the Certificate of Merit previously issued to Sergeant William Ryder, United States Army, for distinguished service while serving as a member of Company G, 13th Infantry Regiment, in the battle at Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898.