Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Cook

    Regiment:

    167th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    42d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    March 5, 1918

    War Department, General Orders No. 88 (1918)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Cook Linnie G. Fillingem (ASN: 97502), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Pexonne, France, 5 March 1918. Cook Fillingem displayed courageous devotion to duty by remaining at his post under heavy fire and after being wounded. He died from wounds received, 6 March 1918.