Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Hospital Corpsman Third Class

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    9th Marine Regiment

    Division:

    1st Marine Division

    Action Date:

    February 24, 1991

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Hospital Corpsman Third Class Anthony Martin, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Corpsman attached to Company L, 3d Battalion, 9th Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in action on 24 February 1991 in support of Operation DESERT STORM during an Iraqi mortar barrage. On that date Petty Officer Martin and Marines of Company L were assaulting across the Al Wafra oil field when the Americans came across a large group of Iraqi soldiers waving white flags. The Marines began frisking them when they suddenly came under attack from an enemy mortar barrage. As 82-millimeter mortar rounds exploded around him, Petty Officer Martin repeatedly ran to the rescue of wounded Marines. 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 Naval Service.