Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Seaman First Class

    Action Date:

    World War II

    U.S. Coast Guard Historian’s Office

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Seaman First Class Robert M. Dichlara, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism in rendering assistance to wounded personnel during landing operations at Parry Island, Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands. While a vessel was burning as the result of a direct hit and in probable danger of further explosions, he went aboard the vessel and rendered assistance to wounded and others at a time when the ship’s personnel were unable to do so. His courageous action undoubtedly resulted in the prevention of loss of life of many of those injured.