Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    3d Infantry Regiment

    Action Date:

    December 3, 1899

    D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal in lieu of the Certificate of Merit previously issued to Sergeant William H. Deavey, United States Army, for distinguished service as a member of Company H, 3d Infantry Regiment, at Almacenes River, Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 3 December 1899.