Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Chief Machinist’s Mate

    Division:

    United States Navy Submarine (SS)

    Action Date:

    World War II

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

    The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal (Posthumously) to Chief Machinist’s Mate Robert E. Small (NSN: 2914350), United States Navy, for heroic conduct while serving aboard a United States Submarine during war patrols in enemy controlled waters during World War II. During three war patrols of his submarine in Japanese-controlled waters, Chief Machinist’s Mate Small maintained the engines and other vital equipment in excellent condition and thus contributed materially to the combat efficiency of his vessel.