Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    23d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    November 1 – 7, 1918

    War Department, General Orders 87 (1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Jules Lonadier (ASN: 1597382), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Bayonville, France, November 1 – 7, 1918. Private Lonadier, a company runner, displayed exceptional courage in repeatedly passing through heavy enemy fire and delivering all messages entrusted to him. in a prompt and efficient manner.