Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    314th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    79th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 3, 1944

    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 16 (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 William Thurston (ASN: 32996506), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near St. Saveur du Pierre Pont, France, on 3 July 1944. Private First Class Thurston’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 79th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.