Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    182d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    23d Infantry Division (Americal)

    Action Date:

    November 21, 1942

    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 19 (January 11, 1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Charles Angelo DeCecca (ASN: 20106717), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with Company E, 2d Battalion, 182d Infantry Regiment, 23d Infantry Division (Americal), in action against enemy forces at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 21 November 1942. Private First Class DeCecca went forward close to enemy installations under heavy enemy mortar fire to answer a call for first aid, and was fatally wounded by mortar fire. Private First Class De Cecca’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the Americal Division, and the United States Army.