Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    22d Marines (Reinforced), 1st Provisional Marine Brigade

    Action Date:

    July 23, 1944

    Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Pacific: Serial 00406

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class John P. Cadden (MCSN: 506498), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company B, First Battalion, Twenty-second Marines (Reinforced), First Provisional Marine Brigade, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Guam, Mariana Islands, 23 July 1944. Although he sustained a painful head wound, Private First Class Cadden carried ammunition to his platoon during an intense fire fight with the enemy and, in the face of heavy hostile machine gun fire, crossed a rice paddy three times to accomplish his dangerous mission. His courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.