Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Metalsmith Second Class

    Division:

    U.S.S. Boxer (CV-21)

    Action Date:

    November 6, 1950

    All Hands (June 1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Metalsmith Second Class Michael J. Nugent, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy. Metalsmith Second Class Nugent prevented a serious fire on board U.S.S. BOXER (CV-21) at Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii, on 6 November 1950.