Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Motor Machinist’s Mate Second Class

    Action Date:

    April 23, 1944

    Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 19885 (December 24, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Motor Machinist’s Mate Second Class Willard Otto Bredernnitz (NSN: 6231424), United States Navy, for heroism on 23 April 1944 in evacuating wounded personnel from the vicinity of fires caused by enemy bombing. After assisting in the removal of casualties, he returned to the danger area to build a fire break and remained there until all other personnel were removed from the vicinity of the fire. He then drove away Army communication vehicles, thereby preventing the destruction of military equipment that was subsequently used as the primary means of communication ashore. His courageous and untiring efforts in the performance of duty were outstanding and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.