Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Batallion:

    Attack Squadron 52 (VA-52)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Ticonderoga (CVA-14)

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander John F. Wanamaker, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving as a Pilot with Attack Squadron FIFTY-TWO (VA-52), embarked in U.S.S. TICONDEROGA (CVA-14), over North Vietnam. 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, his unit, and the United States Naval Service.