Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Fireman First Class

    Action Date:

    July 10, 1943

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 324 (March 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal (Posthumously) to Fireman First Class Charles Pfeifle (NSN: 3291276), United States Navy, for heroic conduct during the assault on Sicily 10 July 1943. Bringing his own raft safely to the beach, Fireman First Class Pfeifle observed several soldiers in the water after their boat had capsized. He unhesitatingly leaped into the surf to assist in their rescue. He skillfully applied artificial respiration, enabling the men to return to their units.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Fireman First Class

    Action Date:

    September 9. 1943

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 327 (June 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Fireman First Class Charles Pfeifle (NSN: 3291276), United States Navy, for gallantry in action during the invasion of Italy in September 1943. When two enemy shells struck the landing boat in which he was coxswain, Fireman First Class Pfeifle initiated fire-fighting measures and courageously risked his life to save the ship and her vital cargo of ammunition. He persisted until a third shell struck and he was hurled overboard by the concussion. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.