Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Coast Artillery Corps)

    Action Date:

    December 27, 1943

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Coast Artillery Corps) William G. Goodner, United States Army, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, at Nadzab, New Guinea, on 27 December 1943. The heroism displayed by Captain Goodner on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.