Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Chief Radioman

    Division:

    U.S.S. Grayling (SS-209)

    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 Radioman Jack Cleigh Smith (NSN: 3598272), United States Navy, for heroic conduct while serving aboard a United States Submarine during war patrols in enemy controlled waters during World War II. Chief Radioman Smith maintained special equipment of his submarine with untiring skill and throughout the patrols made repairs, assisted in the use of sound gear and furnished valuable information when evasive tactics were necessary.