Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    119th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    30th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 27, 1944

    Headquarters, NINTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 73 (March 11, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Joseph A. Micceri (ASN: 12226227), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 27 November 1944. Private First Class Micceri’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 30th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.