Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Fireman

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1957

    All Hands (September 1958)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Fireman Kenneth H. Heishman, United States Navy, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving with Beach Jumper Unit TWO, U.S. Naval Amphibious Force, United States Atlantic Fleet at Little Creek, Virginia, on 6 May 1957 When an explosion and fire occurred on board a 94-foot Beach Jumper craft moored at the pier, Fireman Heishman heard the screams of two shipmates trapped in the blazing galley, made his way to a hole torn in the deck above the compartment and aided in removing both of the trapped men to safety moments before the compartment became totally enveloped in flames.