Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Regiment:

    124th Cavalry Regiment (Special)

    Division:

    MARS Task Force

    Action Date:

    February 3, 1945

    Headquarters, U.S. Forces-India/Burma Theater, General Orders No. 72 (April 9, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Clifton Lee Henderson (ASN: 34706369), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 124th Cavalry Regiment (Special), MARS Task Force, in action against enemy forces in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, on 3 February 1945. Private First Class Henderson’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.