Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    141st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    36th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 16, 1945

    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 263 (June 24, 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 Jose Enriques Turrieta (ASN: 38352031), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Hagenau, France, on 16 March 1945. Private Turrieta’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 36th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.