Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Regiment:

    2d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    5th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 27, 1944

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 59 (September 13, 1944)

    (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 Joseph S. Przasnyski, Jr. (ASN: 31324419), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 2d Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in France, on 27 July 1944. Private First Class Przasnyski’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.