Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant]

    Regiment:

    26th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 4, 1943

    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 85 (May 4, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Arleigh R. Picker (ASN: 0-1290467), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Service Company, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Troina, Sicily, on 4 August 1943. 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry), [then Second Lieutenant]

    Regiment:

    26th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 29, 1943

    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 84 (May 3, 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 Captain (Infantry), [then Second Lieutenant] Arleigh R. Picker (ASN: 0-1290467), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Service Company, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Djebel Touta, Tunisia, on 29 April 1943. 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.