Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Seaman Apprentice

    Action Date:

    August 31, 1953

    All Hands (October 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Seaman Apprentice Charles A. Strader, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy in saving the life of a companion during the crash of a jet aircraft at the Naval Air Station, San Diego, California, on 31 August 1953.