Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    394th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    99th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 13, 1944

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 257 (September 18, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Donald M. Robertson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Weiserstein, Belgium, on 13 December 1944. Private First Class Robertson’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 99th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.