Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    1st Tank Battalion

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    November 29 – December 12, 1950

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Bruce M. Verdugo, United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Tank Commander in Company D, First Tank Battalion, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 29 November to 12 December 1950. During this period Sergeant Verdugo displayed outstanding courage and leadership in the face of fanatical attacks by numerically superior enemy forces. On one occasion, while under heavy hostile fire which penetrated his tank in several places, he continued to man his vehicle, contributing materially to the success of his unit’s mission. Sergeant Verdugo’s skill, fortitude, and inspiring devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.