Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade [then Ensign]

    Batallion:

    Patrol Squadron 46 (VP-46)

    Action Date:

    October 6, 1951

    All Hands (February 1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade [then Ensign] John E. Jenista, 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 while serving with Patrol Squadron FORTY-SIX (VP-46), on 6 October 1951.