Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    50th Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    5th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 5th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 16 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Orman D. Wills (ASN: 0-1176228), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action while serving with the 50th Field Artillery Battalion, 5th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in France during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.