Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Action Date:

    March 1945

    Commander Amphibious Forces Pacific: Serial 647 (February 13, 1946)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant, Junior Grade John A. Brownrigg (NSN: 0-324497), United States Naval Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action in March 1945, as a member of an Underwater Demolition Team FOUR (UDT-4) assault unit participating in the assault landing in Okinawa Gunto. In the face of enemy rifle, machine gun and mortar fire, he bravely prepared the way for the operation of combat troops and by his courageous devotion to duty contributed greatly to the success of this hazardous mission. His courage and conduct throughout were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.