Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Boatswain’s Mate

    Division:

    U.S.S. Valley Forge (CVA-45)

    Action Date:

    September 11, 1952

    All Hands (June 1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Carl J. Opheim, 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 in U.S.S. VALLEY FORGE (CVA-45), on 11 September 1952.