Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant]

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    52d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    23d Infantry Division (Americal)

    Action Date:

    December 10, 1970

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 19 (October 20, 1977)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Daniel J. Boccolucci, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company D, 1st Battalion, 52d Infantry Regiment, 23d Infantry Division, on 10 December 1970. His actions, without regard for his own safety, reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.