Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Regiment:

    119th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    30th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 30th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 158 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class William L. Lindquist, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Action in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Lindquist, 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.