Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral (SC)

    Action Date:

    March 5, 1941 – February 10, 1942

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Rear Admiral (SC) Walter Albert Buck (NSN: 0-16112), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Force Supply Officer on the staff of Commander Support Force, U.S. ATLANTIC Fleet, from 5 March 1941 to 10 February 1942. Rear Admiral Buck, through his foresight, initiative and tireless efforts solved the extremely complicated and expansive problem of organizing the supply facilities for advance destroyer and air bases in a particularly outstanding manner. His work contributed in marked degree to the successful accomplishment of its mission by the task Force charged with Convoy Duty in the North Atlantic during the period from 17 December 1941 until his detachment from this duty 10 February 1942. His signal performance of duty has had a direct result on the successful prosecution of the war and has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral (SC)

    Action Date:

    May 2, 1944 – 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Rear Admiral (SC) Walter Albert Buck (NSN: 0-16112), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as the Director of the Navy Material Redistribution of Disposal Administration and as Chief of the Property Disposition Branch, Material Division, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy from the period 2 May 1944 to present date. Tireless in his efforts and skillful in the handling of the extremely complicated and expansive problem of organizing the Navy’s redistribution and disposal offices and the establishment of the Navy’s policies and procedures covering excess and surplus Navy property, Rear Admiral Buck spearheaded the Navy’s efforts to prepare for the tremendous job of redistributing and disposing of Navy surpluses resulting form World War II. By his splendid performance of duty and excellent leadership Rear Admiral Buck rendered invaluable service towards the effective prosecution of the war in orderly handling of Navy surplus.