Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Action Date:

    June 11, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Richard Von Kloster Bruns (NSN: 0-260444), United States Naval Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Executive Officer of a radar picket ship on 11 June 1945, during action off Okinawa shore. After his ship was suddenly attacked and hit by a low-flying enemy suicide plane, he after being blown almost overboard, directed a fire fighting party which contributed materially in saving the vessel from total destruction. His outstanding performance of duty, in the face of raging fires and danger from exploding ammunition, was an inspiration to all. His courage and conduct throughout were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.