Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    165th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    27th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 25, 1945

    Headquarters, TENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 219 (October 6, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Carl David Dennis (ASN: 37408879), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 165th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Machimato Airfield, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, on 25 April 1945. Private First Class Dennis’ 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 and the United States Army.