Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Women’s Army Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    War Department, General Orders No. 6 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Oveta Culp Hobby, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hobby and her dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon herself and the United States Army.