Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    318th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    80th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    October 8, 1944

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 21 (January 22, 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 Sergeant Watson Wordell Paine (ASN: 31445017), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces during the attack on Clemery, France, on 8 October 1944. Sergeant Paine’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, the 80th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.