Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Regiment:

    398th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    100th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 100th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 169 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes Pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Dominic V. Spinelli, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Medical Detachment, 398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, in action at Wilsbach, Germany, during World War II. Private First Class Spinelli’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.