Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    162d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    41st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 5, 1943

    Headquarters, 41st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 35 (November 12, 1943)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Fred J. Hayes (ASN: 20932404), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 162d Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Division, in action at Nassau Bay, New Guinea, on 5 July 1943.