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Navy Federal Credit Union
Wilfred
H.
Paradis
1922-06-23

–

2013-06-25

Buried: 

Manchester

, 

New Hampshire

Cemetery:

Saint Augustin Cemetery

After enlisting in the Army and serving as a Medical Aidman during World War II, Wilfred Paradis became a Catholic Priest. In 1979 he testified before the U.S. House of Representaties as Secretary of Education for the United States Catholic Conference. The bill under consideration was the creation of a federal Department of Education.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Division:

    44th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 44th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 6 (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 Wilfred H. Paradis, United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 44th Infantry Divison, in France, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Paradis, 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 Air Forces.