Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    143d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    36th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 13 & 14, 1944

    Headquarters, 36th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 57 (March 1, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Timothy E. Long (ASN: 39104509), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with the Medical Detachment, 143d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 13 and 14 December 1944, in France. 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, his unit, and the United States Army.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Germany)

    Action Date:

    December 14, 1944 – May 1945

    Sergeant Timothy E. Long (ASN: 39104509), United States Army, was captured by German forces during fighting in France on 14 December 1944, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military Control at the end of hostilities in May 1945.