Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Chief Electrician’s Mate

    Division:

    United States Navy Submarine (SS)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 321 (December 1943)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Chief Electrician’s Mate Elma G. Solomon, United States Navy, for heroic conduct while serving aboard a United States Submarine during war patrols in enemy controlled waters during World War II. Serving aboard a submarine on four highly successful patrols, Chief Electrician’s Mate Solomon performed his duties thoroughly and efficiently, thereby rendering valuable assistance in the sinking or damaging of an important amount of Japanese shipping.