Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Division:

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

    Action Date:

    October 25, 1944

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 340 (July 1945) & No. 370 (December 1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade James L. Kelly (NSN: 0-188923), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Flight Deck Officer and Plane Dispatcher, aboard the U.S.S. PETROF BAY (CVE-80), during the Battle off Samar, on 25 October 1944. 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.

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Action Date:

    World War II

    American Battle Monuments Commission

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Junior Grade James L. Kelly (NSN: 0-188923), United States Navy, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroic conduct during World War II