Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant (MC)

    Division:

    3d Marine Division

    Action Date:

    July 26, 1944

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 377 (July 1948)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant (MC) Frederick L. Weniger, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Medical Officer attached to the THIRD Marine Division Hospital, in action against the Japanese at Guam, on 26 July 1944. 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.