Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Division:

    3d Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 3d Armored Division, General Orders No. 52 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Infantry) Paul W. Corrigan, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 3d Armored Division during World War II. Major Corrigan was wounded in the battle of Falais Gap when he led a small patrol forward under heavy fire to determine enemy strength which was holding up the battalion he commanded.