Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Regiment:

    6th Marines

    Division:

    2d Marine Division

    Action Date:

    June 16, 1944

    Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Pacific: Serial 6887 (January 24, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Jack A. Boucher (MCSN: 363158), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Weapons Company, Sixth Marines, SECOND Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Saipan, Mariana Islands, 16 June 1944. Remaining at his post as the only survivor of a 37-mm. gun crew, Private First Class Boucher loaded and fired the gun until all the ammunition was exhausted. Organizing a gun crew from riflemen in the immediate vicinity, he replenished the ammunition and restored the gun to action. By his heroic action, he assisted materially in repelling an enemy counterattack and in saving a vital portion of the line. His courage, initiative and devotion to duty throughout were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.