Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    163d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    41st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    January 9, 1943

    Headquarters, 41st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 4 (February 5, 1943)

    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 William C. Benson, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Company G, 2d Battalion, 163d Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Sanananda, New Guinea, on 9 January 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

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    163d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    41st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    January 18, 1943

    Headquarters, 41st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 8 (1943)

    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 William C. Benson, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Company G, 2d Battalion, 163d Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Soputa, New Guinea, on 18 January 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.