Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Seaman First Class

    Division:

    U.S.S. Petrof Bay (CVE-80)

    Action Date:

    October 25, 1944

    Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 0848 (February 22, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Seaman First Class J T Bush, United States Naval Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a member of the gun crew of the escort carrier U.S.S. PETROF BAY (CVE-80), during her action in the Battle of Samar Island on 25 October 1944. He displayed exceptional courage in continuing to man his gun through a very serious enemy attack. He contributed to the successful performance of his ship against a numerically superior Japanese Task Force. His conduct was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.