Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Fireman Apprentice

    Division:

    U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA-42)

    Action Date:

    June 19, 1957

    All Hands (May 1959)

    The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal (Posthumously) to Fireman Apprentice Sidney R. Wall, United States Navy, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving on board U.S.S. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (CVA-42), on 19 June 1957. Following a main steam casualty in boiler room 1C where he was on duty, Fireman Apprentice Wall voluntarily remained in the space to assist the boiler tender in securing the boiler, thereby preventing further material and personnel casualty. Collapsing on the deck of the boiler room after completing his task, Fireman Apprentice Wall, by his self-sacrificing efforts and inspiring devotion to duty, upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.