Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    357th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    90th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 15, 1944

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 10 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Arnold F. Beckman (ASN: 37153807), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Gourbesville, France, on 15 June 1944. Private First Class Beckman’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 90th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    357th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    90th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 19, 1944

    Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 171 (December 4, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Arnold F. Beckman (ASN: 37153807), United States Army, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion. 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, in France, on 19 June 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 Army.