Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    November 3, 1950 – May 24, 1951

    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Henry W. Seeley, Jr. (MCSN: 0-7315), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving as Division Motor Transport Officer, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), in Korea during the period from 3 November 1950 through 24 May 1951.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    December 2, 1950

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Henry W. Seeley, Jr. (MCSN: 0-7315), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Motor Transport Officer of the FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 2 December 1950. When his convoy was attacked and surrounded by numerically superior hostile forces while proceeding from Koto-ri to Hagaru-ri, Major Seeley boldly refused the enemy’s demand to surrender and quickly reorganized friendly Marine and Army elements in a determined effort to fight a way out of the ambush. Although continually exposed to hostile fire throughout the ensuing action, he bravely led his men in inflicting heavy casualties upon the enemy and, skillfully directing the tactical movement of the convoy, succeeded in leading his unit out of the trap. By his marked courage, aggressive fighting spirit and unswerving devotion to duty, Major Seeley served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.