Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Pharmacist’s Mate First Class

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    7th Marines

    Division:

    1st Marine Division

    Action Date:

    September 24, 1942

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 315 (June 1943)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Pharmacist’s Mate First Class Vincent Charles Gray, United States Navy, for gallantry in action while serving with as a Medical Corpsman with the First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division, on 24 September 1942. In the face of devastating Japanese fire on Guadalcanal, he administered first aid to his wounded comrades, many of whom were killed by the enemy as he tended them. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.