Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    349th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    88th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    October 22, 1944

    Headquarters, FIFTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 176 (November 21, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class MacDonald Coleman (ASN: 39114392), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 349th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Mount Dogano, Italy, on 22 October 1944. Private First Class Coleman’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 88th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.