Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Second Lieutenant]

    Regiment:

    335th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    84th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 29, 1944

    Headquarters, 84th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 11 (January 17, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Second Lieutenant] Joseph R. Darrigo (ASN: 0-1325278), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 335th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany on 29 November 1944. When the advance of his platoon was temporarily halted due to constant fire from an enemy strong point, First Lieutenant Darrigo unhesitatingly led the unit in an assault which resulted in the reduction of the fortification, the killing of approximately 18 Germans and the capture of 52 prisoners. The courageous action and superior performance of duty displayed by First Lieutenant Darrigo present an excellent example of those soldierly qualities which are in accordance with the finest traditions of the military service.