Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Radioman Third Class

    Division:

    U.S.S. Irwin

    Action Date:

    October 24, 1944

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Radioman Third Class Dawson Newton Bressie (NSN: 8662360), United States Navy, for heroism while the U.S.S. IRWIN was conducting fire fighting and rescue operations alongside an aircraft carrier on 25 October 1944. With complete disregard for his own safety, he voluntarily and courageously dove overboard from his ship and succeeded in assisting about six or seven survivors to make the side of the ship. Only when physically exhausted did he leave the water. His conduct was at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.